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An Overwatch by any other name

Posted on July 6, 2019 by OAFE

So the second series of Hasbro's Overwatch Ultimates is up for preorder on Amazon, and... the characters appear to be going undercover? Who can forget everyone's favorite cowboy, Chili, and his famous catchphrase, "it's 11:59 and 59 seconds!" And now, … Continue reading →

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Oh.

Posted on June 27, 2018 by yo go re
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Selectively stocking at Toys "Я" Us

Posted on May 20, 2018 by OAFE

ᶜᵃⁿ ᴵ ᵍᵉᵗ ᵘʰʰʰʰ... pic.twitter.com/JGCqdm5nyg — OAFEnet (@OAFE) May 20, 2018 And now, some more OAFEry:Rustin's Spoils of the Week #197 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #132 Rustin's Spoils of the Week #71 Flippin' Through Previews - January '06 Rustin's … Continue reading →

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Fortress Maximus on clearance

Posted on June 6, 2017 by OAFE

If you have an Ollie's Discount Warehouse near you, you might want to check it out. That is the recent Titans Return Fort Max, available for a scant $40. Unbeatable price! And now, some more OAFEry:Mobile Suit Garfield IDW leads … Continue reading →

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What happened to the discount stores?

Posted on December 2, 2015 by yo go re

It's nearly Christmastime, isn't it? This is usually the time of year when stores start stocking up on toys. It's when we start looking for bargains and knockoffs and all the things that were supposed to ship to real stores … Continue reading →

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Mythic Legions preorder

Posted on April 28, 2015 by OAFE

A lot of toy fans were upset that they missed out on the Four Horsemen's Gothitropolis ravens. So this time, we're making sure that you know you have a chance to get the Mythic Legions starting this Friday. This Friday … Continue reading →

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Grail Tales - Ed the Hyena

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Monkey Boy

This is the first in a series (of indefinite length and regularity) of pieces where we discuss the story behind acquiring a "grail" action figure. So I'm one of those action figure collectors who never left the hobby. I've heard … Continue reading →

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The Mattel Big Lots glut continues

Posted on August 24, 2013 by OAFE

Since July, Big Lots stores have been receiving shipments of stock from MattyCollector.com - toys that were formerly online exclusives were suddenly available in stores. This isn't like when Roboto and Gygor showed up at a single random Walmart last … Continue reading →

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A few noteable preorders: Predators, Star Wars, Transformers

Posted on July 3, 2013 by OAFE

Hey, look at all this! Star Wars Black Series preorders have shown up on Amazon: Sandtrooper Luke R2 Darth Maul Or you can get the set of all four. If you're looking for NECA's Predator Trophy Wall, it looks like … Continue reading →

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The Greater York Toy Extravaganza 2012

Posted on November 25, 2012 by yo go re

Thanks, Captain Murphy! Have you ever been to a comicbook show in a hotel? You know, the kind that's scarcely more than a targeted yard sale? Or perhaps you've gone to the mall on a weekend when they're having a … Continue reading →

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