Category Archives: commentary

An observation

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Monkey Boy

It’s kinda interesting how much the reissues of NECA Ultimates can be different from older releases of ostensibly the same item. And now, some more OAFEry:Movie Maniacs 6: "Predator 2" addendum Rustin's Spoils of the Week #207 Scrunchie + action … Continue reading →

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How to become a single parent

Posted on August 5, 2020 by OAFE

Remember this couple, where the guy refused to stop buying Funko POP!s and pissed off his girlfriend? Well, good news: it's not always the collectors who are the a-holes in a relationship. Another AITA post has come up, this time … Continue reading →

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Preorder NECA's TMNT movie Tokka and Rahzar

Posted on August 1, 2020 by OAFE

You heard right: NECA's making Tokka and Rahzar, and you can get yours now! Rather than repeat the colossal eff-ups they've had for their past couple Turtle exclusives, NECA is finally being smart about this set: from now until this … Continue reading →

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Soon Forget: DC Multiverse "ToyBiz" Riddler

Posted on July 18, 2020 by OAFE

This is the latest in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of blog posts memorializing cancelled toys. Our figure today is Mattel's Riddler. This figure, shown off at Toy Fair 2019, is fundamentally identical to the DCUC16 Riddler, just … Continue reading →

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There are no cops in Lego City

Posted on June 3, 2020 by OAFE

Like many companies, Lego released a statement supporting Black Lives Matter: Unlike a lot of companies (other than maybe Ben & Jerry's), they're not just stopping there.

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Brick lives matter

Posted on May 31, 2020 by OAFE

How we're spending our summer vacation: (Please note that what's happening in Minneapolis is not "racial" protests, it's a protest about the willful killing of a helpless man, a protest against police brutality. Calling it a racial protest suggests it's … Continue reading →

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Thanks for (literally) nothing, Funko!

Posted on May 29, 2020 by OAFE

Funko has announced "frontline worker" POP!s, in honor of the Covid-19 workers. This sums up our thoughts pretty well: (via) And now, some more OAFEry:Coming soon: Funko Fridays! Never Forget The slippery slope of Funko POP!s Funko POP!s with human … Continue reading →

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Robin's New 52 costume history

Posted on May 13, 2020 by OAFE

Today's review of DC Multiverse Red Robin said that all the New 52 Robins have worn their own unique suits. Take a look: And now, some more OAFEry:Rustin's Spoils of the Week #74 Flippin' through Previews - July '16 Spotted … Continue reading →

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X-Men Retro Collection Storm addendum

Posted on April 20, 2020 by OAFE

So, what color is Storm's outfit, and why can't people agree on it? And now, some more OAFEry:Minimate Mini-Review #215 - Phoenix Five Colossus & Phoenix Five Emma Frost Minimate Mini-Review #103 - Brown Wolverine & Dark Magneto "Thor: Ragnarok" … Continue reading →

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Minimate Mini-Review #389 - Strong Guy

Posted on April 4, 2020 by yo go re

#389 - Strong Guy And now, some more OAFEry:Minimate Mini-Review #145 - Sentinel & First Appearance Ryu LCBH SuperPatriot addendum Minimate Mini-Review #117 - Betsy Braddock & Nightcrawler Secret Wars standees Rustin's Spoils of the Week #132

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