Monthly Archives: October 2021

Gremlins Countdown Calendar review - Day 26

Posted on October 26, 2021 by yo go re

Okay, definitely wasn't expecting this: it's a second Stripe mogwai, last seen back on Day 3. Why's he back on Day 26, with a new sculpt, featuring different hair? At first it seems pointless, until you notice he's holding something … Continue reading →

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Transformers BotBots Rusty Von Cleave review

Posted on October 26, 2021 by yo go re

Introduced in Series 4, the Wilderness Troop never got a store in the Transformers BotBots mall to call their own. We can assume it was a Bass Pro Shops or something, but Hasbro stopped including any art with the figures, … Continue reading →

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Gremlins Countdown Calendar review - Day 25

Posted on October 25, 2021 by yo go re

Well, we've just crossed a threshold! Regular Advent calendars run from December 1st to the 24th, meaning yesterday would have been the last day. And yet, here we are on the 25th, with a figure that's still thematically appropriate: Santa … Continue reading →

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This week in comicshops - 10/27

Posted on October 25, 2021 by OAFE

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

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Gremlins Countdown Calendar review - Day 24

Posted on October 24, 2021 by yo go re

Clearly Jakks knew that some people would be using this like a normal December advent calendar, because today's toy is Santa Gizmo. Same mogwai body as usual, but this time the head is molded with a floppy red Santa hat … Continue reading →

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LGBT stands for "Lego Group Bionicle Toys"

Posted on October 24, 2021 by OAFE

If you'll excuse me, I need to get over to Legoland stat. (via) <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Mata Nui admires direct action That's exactly what my fortune cookie told me, too Mata Nui is healing - we are the virus … Continue reading →

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Gremlins Countdown Calendar review - Day 23

Posted on October 23, 2021 by yo go re

Dang, it took 13 days for Daffy to go from his mogwai form to a grown-up Gremlin? He really is the most unpredictable one around, isn't he! His bright green body gets dark spots by the elbows, matching the few … Continue reading →

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Gunslinger Spawn addendum

Posted on October 23, 2021 by OAFE

Just as we reviewed the new Gunslinger Spawn, the character got his own comic series. How's that for timing! Here are the two main covers, by Brett Booth and Todd McFarlane: There are others, of course, featuring the art of … Continue reading →

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Gremlins Countdown Calendar review - Day 22

Posted on October 22, 2021 by yo go re

Another plain green Gremlin, with a big white smile and red eyes. This one has a few brown spots painted on the upper edges of the ears and on the back of the forearms. It makes him look just a … Continue reading →

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Unlimited power!!!

Posted on October 22, 2021 by OAFE

sound on... pic.twitter.com/HWXo6lKsge — Wayne (@wkeenan) October 14, 2021 <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>$200,000 corporate Lego theft C2E2 2017 Optimus Prime will keep your head warm Brilliant Star Wars display Toys spark joy

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