Category Archives: Retro POA

Retro-view: Soaron Sky Sentry

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Poe Ghostal

We all remember the "big" 1980s toylines, like Masters of the Universe or GI Joe, but there were dozens (if not hundreds) of other, smaller, lines that filled our toyboxes. Things that are more obscure today, things that perhaps you'd … Continue reading →

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The Muppets: Rizzo addendum

Posted on August 20, 2003 by OAFE

As mentioned in today's review, the accessories originally planned for Rizzo the Rat didn't pan out and had to be replaced with something else. So what were we meant to get, and why didn't we? <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>What … Continue reading →

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Keldor addendum

Posted on July 26, 2003 by Poe Ghostal

Today I reviewed Mattel's new Keldor exclusive, and told you how He-Man's uncle first appeared - or at least was mentioned - in a 1986 mini-comic called "The Search for Keldor." It was written by Steven Grant, who was simply … Continue reading →

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Swedish Chef addendum

Posted on July 7, 2003 by Shocka

There's no real Muppet cake that matches the prop accessory seen in today's review, but it's probably referencing this skit: <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>C2E2 2017 Flippin' through Previews - December '15 Lights, camera, ACTION (figures)! Lego Muppets Rustin's Spoils … Continue reading →

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MotU Two-Bad addendum

Posted on June 13, 2003 by Poe Ghostal

In today's review of Masters of the Universe Two Bad, I told you that "he" was once two separate characters, Tuvar and Baddhra. Here are their character designs: For something(s) meant to last less than a single episode, those are … Continue reading →

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Movie Maniacs 6: "Predator 2" addendum

Posted on May 23, 2003 by Poe Ghostal

At this point, I must give credit where it is due: it was my father who assiduously spent hours viewing R-rated movies, with two VCRs at the ready, dubbing a copy for me while cutting out the really violent or … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets review

Posted on April 19, 2003 by yo go re

Harry Potter, in book form, gives lie to the terrible misconception that children need to be talked down to by their entertainment. The books are lengthy, complex and tightly interwoven pieces of fiction that get even more intricate with every … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Rings: Extended Edition review

Posted on December 22, 2002 by yo go re

Whenever Hollywood produces a film based on a book, it never seems to take long for someone to snidely point out that the book was better than the movie. Books can take a more leisurely pace to tell their tale, … Continue reading →

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Action figure dogma

Posted on November 19, 2002 by Poe Ghostal

In this month's ToyFare (#65), film maker and comic shop mogul Kevin Smith announced his plans to create a line of "inaction figures" based on the characters in his View Askew films (Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma and Jay and … Continue reading →

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McFarlane bids adieu to Toy Fair

Posted on November 18, 2002 by Poe Ghostal

Once again, McFarlane Toys has bucked the industry trend. As announced in a news article on their site last Friday, McFarlane will not be attending Toy Fair 2003. They give two reasons: first, that Toy Fair has become "a public … Continue reading →

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