Tag Archives: TMNT

The Star Wars/TMNT crossover that never was

Posted on May 5, 2021 by OAFE

In the early '90s, before the Power of the Force II line began, Hasbro/Kenner's Star Wars license was finally expiring, which meant other toy companies could have potentially grabbed it. This wasn't just a bidding war, though, because George Lucas … Continue reading →

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I think that's a different "April O'Neil"...

Posted on April 18, 2021 by OAFE

Money's getting tight with all these new figure releases so I guess it's time to join OnlyFans. pic.twitter.com/MDD7XJXLIo — Shredder's Day Off (@ShreddersDayOff) April 19, 2021 And now, some more OAFEry:Cracked.com talks toys ATFC '13 - Day 2: Playmates Rustin's … Continue reading →

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Well that's just gross

Posted on February 24, 2021 by OAFE

NECA has opened preorders for a second round of their TMNT Lootcrates, and this is how they've chosen to advertise it: So that's what we're doing? We're just advertising directly to resellers, now? The idea was probably supposed to be … Continue reading →

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Mutagen Man addendum

Posted on February 17, 2021 by OAFE

As mentioned in today's review, here's Peter Laird's art for the character who would eventually become Mutagen Man: And now, some more OAFEry:Rustin's Spoils of the Week #139 An amazing collection of TMNT model sheets Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990 … Continue reading →

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A tour of Toys R Us in 1991

Posted on January 20, 2021 by OAFE

Okay, not so much a "tour" as a random collection of footage from the day before Thanksgiving: And now, some more OAFEry:Custom Titan Masters "Transformers Tuesday" meets "Doctor Whosday" Jessica Jones addendum Spider-Man Marvel Legends: Scarlet Spider review Marvel vs. … Continue reading →

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TMNT: Terrorpin the Terrible

Posted on December 17, 2020 by OAFE

Today's review says Tokka was based on a snapping turtle, but that's only part of the story. When it came time to develop characters for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toyline, Playmates turned not only to their own in-house designers, … Continue reading →

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This year's tree topper

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Monkey Boy

Tree update: we’re doing Baxter for now but that could change. He doesn't quite blend with the rest of the ornaments, though: (Baby Yoda ornament available here.) And now, some more OAFEry:Fiction meets Fiction Rustin's Spoils of the Week #109 … Continue reading →

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Foot Clan strategy meeting

Posted on November 11, 2020 by OAFE

(via) And now, some more OAFEry:Rustin's Spoils of the Week #156 Sculpting Toys with Scott Hensey Flippin' through Previews - February '15 Toys spark joy Rustin's Spoils of the Week #120

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Preorder NECA's TMNT movie Tokka and Rahzar

Posted on August 1, 2020 by OAFE

You heard right: NECA's making Tokka and Rahzar, and you can get yours now! Rather than repeat the colossal eff-ups they've had for their past couple Turtle exclusives, NECA is finally being smart about this set: from now until this … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #226

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Rustin Parr

I've been dying for these Lanard Alien figures ever since photos first leaked, and I was finally able to find a set - man... they're so fun! And so, ridiculously cheap! The "Swarm" sets were like $8, the "Attack" packs … Continue reading →

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