Monthly Archives: May 2011

This week in comicshops - 06/02

Posted on May 31, 2011 by OAFE

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

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Crankcase addendum: getting the finger

Posted on May 31, 2011 by yo go re

In today's review of Transformers: Dark of the Moon Crankcase, we told you all about how his fingers have been cut off. Well, it's possible to get intact figures without having to make international friends or order from Japan, and … Continue reading →

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A real-life Hot Wheels jump

Posted on May 30, 2011 by OAFE

Did you grow up playing with Hot Wheels and those familiar orange tracks? Then you'll dig this: That took place yesterday at the Indianapolis 500 - the driver is X-Games notable Tanner Foust, and he just set a world record … Continue reading →

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MotU Classics: The Map of Etheria

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Poe Ghostal

Just like last year's Club Eternia saw subscribers get a free map, so too does this year's. Along with Preternian Disguise He-Man, we get a map of the planet Etheria: Etheria Beautiful Planet of Despondos After the Overlords of Trolla … Continue reading →

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Sam Fisher doing the splits

Posted on May 29, 2011 by OAFE

In today's review of Splinter Cell: Conviction Sam Fisher, we have a picture of him doing the splits. As you know, it's kind of his trademark move in the games. And now, some more OAFEry:Minimate Mini-Review #329 - Gotham Box … Continue reading →

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DST to make Marvel Select Hawkeye - as an exclusive

Posted on May 28, 2011 by OAFE

Diamond Select toys has just announced that they're making a new comic-based Hawkeye for the Marvel Select line. Considering how rare and expensive the Marvel Legends Hawkeye is, this is good news for fans of Clint Barton. And now, some … Continue reading →

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Minimate Mini-Review #16 - Batgirl & Bane

Posted on May 28, 2011 by yo go re

#16 - Batgirl/Bane And now, some more OAFEry:Flippin' Through Previews - April '11 Wonder (Bat) Woman Lego Batman Minifigures: Magpie review Flippin' through Previews - February '13 DC Comics and Robot Chicken team up (again)

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How to keep toys on their cards while still playing with them.

Posted on May 27, 2011 by yo go re

There was a discussion, recently, on our message board all about how to save blister cards. I described my preferred method as "a three-side 'under' cut," which is just the sort of babble that fails to make any sense unless … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #19

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Traveling for work this week, hence the stellar hotel-bathroom backdrops. While it sucks to be away from home it at least affords the opportunity to hunt on some new ground, and indeed that has paid off in spades. Not only … Continue reading →

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Sweet Christmas! Isaiah Mustafa for Luke Cage!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by OAFE

So, you know Isaiah Mustafa? The Old Spice guy? Yeah, him. Turns out he's a nerd. And now, some more OAFEry:"Secret Wars" #5 variant Minimate Mini-Review #287 - Vision & Hawkeye The Evolution of the Living Laser Who's your daddy? … Continue reading →

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