Tag Archives: Toy Story

Cracked.com talks toys

Posted on March 7, 2011 by OAFE

Cracked has an article today about "The 15 Most Unintentionally Hilarious Bootleg Toys": Like elves in Santa's workshop, bootleg toy makers around the world are busy cranking action figures and games for all of the world's children. Only these will … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #5

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Once more unto the breech, dear readers - further fun filled facsimiles featuring finds from fastidiously fabulous figure foraging, forthwith! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Rustin's Spoils of the Week #141 A tour of Toys R Us in 1991 Merry Christmas … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #4

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Rustin Parr

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>The Realest American Hero GI Joe Movie Watch 2 - Dwayne Johnson? McCullen Clan Family History addendum Is Forces of Destiny good? GI Joe: Outback addendum

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The Top 10 toys of 2009

Posted on June 21, 2010 by OAFE

No, this isn't our ToY Award - that's different. This is an AP article about toys being shipped from China. Panjiva, a company that tracks international trade, looked at the 40 biggest films from the past 18 months, then checked … Continue reading →

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Spoilers on toys

Posted on April 25, 2008 by OAFE

Action figure manufacturers are often less than diligent when it comes to restraining themselves from giving away movie plot points with their toys. Whether it's in the bio text on the back or just the existence of a particular toy, … Continue reading →

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