Tag Archives: Universal Monsters

Flippin' through Previews - April '14

Posted on April 5, 2014 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 June. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Walking Dead Mystery Minis: Dale Horvath (In Memorium) review … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #125

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Rustin Parr

Well... it looks like this Hot Wheels thing might be getting a little more substantive for me. As much as the scalpers and store-opening collectors (viewed as collectible competitors in my youth) have given the line a negative connotation in … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #117

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Rustin Parr

This was a pretty solid week - scored the rather hard to find "Phoenix Five" booster Minimate set and the new Hobbit figures, which I fretted would be pretty rare too, plus M.U. Abomination. Add in some more fun stuff … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #114

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Rustin Parr

Welcome.... TO SELECTASTROPHE I!!! I figured I've done one, two, three Legomageddons so it's time to branch out to other disasterous high volume collections. In our inaugural edition for all things from DST's "Select" brand we'll look at the eight … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #113

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Rustin Parr

I'm out traveling the world for ye olde day job yet again and am thus trying to save money, but alas the stars align to thwart such valiant efforts! Between some unique finds at a Meijers, the Lego Store and … Continue reading →

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Monster cereal Madballs

Posted on August 18, 2013 by OAFE

Given the news that Frute Brute and Yummy Mummy are coming back this year, check out these keen Madballs-style versions of the General Mills monster crew: Those are designed by Monsterfink, and you can buy them in sticker form right … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #105

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Rustin Parr

I am in a constant battle to save money, and while I probably spent less on non-exclusives this year than in the past five, I still couldn't help but buy many a toy. Part of the fun of conventions, like … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #104

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Rustin Parr

Comic Con 2013 - a more wretched hive of toys and collectibles you'd be hard pressed to find. I did my best to "spend wisely" as money is an ever-decreasing excess of mine, but despite that intent I still loaded … Continue reading →

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Flippin' through Previews - June '13

Posted on June 1, 2013 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 August. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Yo Joe! A Real American Hip-Hop Musical Thoughts on … Continue reading →

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Flippin' through Previews - May '13

Posted on May 5, 2013 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 July. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Minimate Mini-Review #2 - Iron Man & Ghost Rider … Continue reading →

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