Monthly Archives: February 2009

GI Joe: The Plague

Posted on February 27, 2009 by OAFE

In the excellent World War III storyline that wrapped up the Marvel/DDP GI Joe continuity, a new threat was introduced to the Joe team: the Plague. The idea was pretty cool: frustrated by his constant losses to the Joes, Cobra … Continue reading →

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This week in comicshops - 02/18

Posted on February 16, 2009 by OAFE

Find out what toy-related items you can get at your local comicshop this Wednesday.

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A real-life GI Joe - more or less

Posted on February 13, 2009 by yo go re

In today's review of the GI Joe Plague Troopers vs. Steel Brigade set, you learned that one of the figures, Red Zone, was based on a real-life fan. Luke Ellison entered a contest in FHM magazine (yes, I know the … Continue reading →

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OAFEnet Update for Thursday, February 12

Posted on February 12, 2009 by OAFE

The OAFEnet Email Update is powered by 1.21 jigowatts. Alternate opening line? "Roads? Where we're going, the OAFEnet Email Update doesn't NEED roads!"

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This week in comicshops - 02/11

Posted on February 9, 2009 by OAFE

Find out what toy-related items you can get at your local comicshop this Wednesday.

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Playmobil inventor dies at 79

Posted on February 8, 2009 by OAFE

The news came out earlier last week: Hans Beck, the man who created Playmobil toys, had died on January 30.

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In defense of Zartan's Swamp Skier

Posted on February 6, 2009 by yo go re

In today's review of the new G3 Zartan, I complained about how undersized his Chameleon Swamp Skier is, but also said there's an easy excuse for it. And now, some more OAFEry:GI Joe coming to Fortnite? Christians vs. He-Man GI … Continue reading →

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OAFEnet Update for Thursday, February 5

Posted on February 5, 2009 by OAFE

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. This is the OAFEnet Email Update. February means Old Toys Month at OAFEnet, the time of year … Continue reading →

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Live-action Darkchylde trailer

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Artemis

In today's review of Moore Action Collectibles' Darkchylde figure, we mentioned that Weta Workshop had made a spec trailer for a live-action Darkchylde movie. It certainly sounds like it'll be a total abomination, doesn't it? Let's watch:

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Action Figure Fights On Despite Loss Of Dragon Sword

Posted on February 4, 2009 by yo go re

"SETH'S BEDROOM - With the dreaded skeleton people closing in on him and the carpet suddenly turning into red-hot lava before his very eyes, local action figure Huntarr the Warrior vowed to fight on Thursday despite the loss of his … Continue reading →

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