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Baja Blast Prime

Posted on January 6, 2026 by OAFE

Finally, more Mountain-Dew-based TF designs! (via) <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>GI Joe and the Transformers #5 Let's Get Blåhaj Toys, Queen Transformers Kre-O Microchangers blind-bagged figure decoder I need help fixing a Transformer Transformers: Medix addendum

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Pop goes the bubble 'cause the bubble goes Pop

Posted on November 14, 2025 by OAFE

Funko, for some unfathomable reason, is a publicly traded company, and so they're required by law to give financial reports to the SEC. In their latest, they admitted that they're losing money and, outside of some big windfall or new … Continue reading →

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The world's oldest known toy factory

Posted on September 9, 2025 by OAFE

When new construction was planned in the city of Freiburg, Germany, archaeologists were allowed to excavate the site beforehand, because the area was first occupied in the year 1240. One of the things they found was a series of pottery … Continue reading →

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It's Hasbro's "SDCC exclusives after-sale" day

Posted on August 1, 2025 by OAFE

Usually this happens later in the month, but this year, Hasbro's putting their summer con exclusives up for sale on Hasbro Pulse today. And while the Void Rivals set might have been interesting, the figures in it are the crummy … Continue reading →

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An iconic piece of art

Posted on April 23, 2025 by OAFE

<i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Dance with the Incredible Change-Bots theme! BotCon box set part 4 - Drag Strip Optimus Prime + Jetfire = unexpected awesomeness Transformers Collectors' Club gets mad about knock off toys The (Decepti-)Contraption

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Curse you, Toyman!

Posted on April 13, 2025 by OAFE

Guys, we told you: Walmart is fine, but you want to aim for the things that are overpriced, not the things that are correct. (via) <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>A Super Awkward Thanksgiving Crisis of Wasted Potential Introducing... the Sense … Continue reading →

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Our pick for winner of the weekend?

Posted on March 2, 2025 by OAFE

NECA's "what if Bebop and Rocksteady had appeared in the 1990 movie" figures: They have the look of vintage '90s animatronics, and fit the Henson style perfectly. Such an idea! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>ATFC '12 - Day 2: Playmates … Continue reading →

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What's the less likely GI Joe Classified release?

Posted on March 1, 2025 by OAFE

The polar bear, or Crystal Ball? (via) <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>You want a GI Joe Live Action Movie? Here it is! A new challenger appears! A Joe Friday conspiracy theory Armored Cobra Commander addendum It's National Barbie Day AND … Continue reading →

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John Erwin tribute

Posted on February 1, 2025 by OAFE

John Erwin, the voice of He-Man, passed away January 20, and the news was just announced yesterday. Melendy Britt, the voice of She-Ra, posted her thoughts: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Masters of the Galaxy Far Far Away MotU Minis: King … Continue reading →

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Slightly LESS haunted, now

Posted on November 26, 2024 by OAFE

It seems the Four Horsemen were offering a new edition of their Figura Obscura Ghost of Jacob Marley, done in "Haunted Blue" glow-in-the-dark paint. The keyword there being "were," because they've given this update: The new “Haunted Blue” Ghost of … Continue reading →

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