Monthly Archives: February 2005

ATFC - NECA is "Cult" leader with REEL TOYS.

Posted on February 21, 2005 by Poe Ghostal

Here's Reel Toys' currently announced 2005 Cult Classics (and related) 7" scale slate for 2005. And now, some more OAFEry:Rustin - Cult Classics Ash addendum Flippin' Through Previews - March '07 Flippin' Through Previews - May '07

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ATFC - Nightmares of Lovecraft

Posted on February 20, 2005 by OAFE

I'm a big fan of H.P. Lovecraft, so I've been eagerly awaiting SOTA's Nightmares of Lovecraft line, which they announced last year at the SDCC. The line is based on the written works of Lovecraft, rather than a film or … Continue reading →

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ATFC - Palisades (+ Frank the Bunny)

Posted on February 19, 2005 by Poe Ghostal

Welcome to Day 3 of our Armchair Toy Fair Coverage™. And now, some more OAFEry:A double vampire Swedish Chef addendum Flippin' through Previews - December '15 Conan, detective Optimus Prime will keep your head warm

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ATFC thoughts

Posted on February 19, 2005 by Shocka

Now, Poe's been sniping at me to try and get me to talk about Toy Fair, and I don't have huge amounts to say - I have other things to do and sights to see, but I'm in good spirits … Continue reading →

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ATFC - Hellboy and Goon: denied!

Posted on February 18, 2005 by Poe Ghostal

It seems Mezco has placed a no-pictures policy on their two most anticipated lines, Hellboy and the Goon. Their official explanation, by way of an online board rep, is "various different reasons [we're] not going to get into." And now, … Continue reading →

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Our Toy Fair coverage begins today…

Posted on February 17, 2005 by Poe Ghostal

That is to say, our coverage of other websites' Toy Fair coverage begins today. Yes, while other websites run around a big building in New York, clogging their arteries with criminally-overpriced hot dogs, dealing with coy toy manufacturers and bumping … Continue reading →

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Action figures + cartoons = good

Posted on February 17, 2005 by yo go re

This Sunday, cartoon's Network's [adult swim] debuts a new show, Robot Chicken. It's basically stop-motion animation performed with action figures instead of clay. Thanks to a screener copy, here's an advance review: And now, some more OAFEry:Transformers BotBots Nampy review … Continue reading →

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Save the Xevoz!!

Posted on February 17, 2005 by Shocka

A quick though somewhat late news item today - our good friends over at Millionare Playboy have gathered together to help Save the Xevoz, the awesome Hasbro line that combined all the coolest elements of the Stikfas with the popular … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: Extendo-Arm Earthworm Jim

Posted on February 10, 2005 by Poe Ghostal

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our subject today is Playmates' Earthworm Jim "Extendo-Arm Jim". Part of the planned Series 2 (shown off at Toy Fair 1996), this … Continue reading →

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Marvel Legends Doc Ock addendum: sick burn!

Posted on February 1, 2005 by yo go re

yo sez: In today's review of Marvel Legends Dock Ock, I said the included comic had the funniest joke I've ever seen Spider-Man make. After battling through the city, Spidey leads Otto to the piers, and makes his stand in … Continue reading →

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