Tag Archives: Back to the Future

Bob Gale thinks Mattel's hoverboard sucks

Posted on December 14, 2012 by OAFE

So, you remember how Mattel convinced Back to the Future fans to preorder a prop replica hoverboard sight-unseen? And promised that the final product would be worth the huge amounts of money they were charging? Well, the hoverboards have finally … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #55

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Rustin Parr

As is oft the case at conventions, the materialism gets the better of me and I buy too much. Wonder Con 2012 was no different as I had to spread my haul across two weeks worth of Spoils (and even … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #35

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Talk is cheap but toys are woefully not! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Soon Forget: DC Multiverse Green Lantern Simon Baz X-Men Marvel Legends: Onslaught Build-A-Figure review My Toy Shrine Darth Nihilus addendum Minimate Mini-Review #85 - '90s Cyclops & '90s … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #34

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Rustin Parr

You know what? I'm on an airplane right now and totally devoid of witty introductions. In the stead, here is an excerpt from the song currently playing on my iPod. I can stand the sight of worms, and look at … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #33

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Rustin Parr

The previously threatened all-Playmobil Spoils shall not be delivered today. In it's stead we have a more standard, diverse selection of Toy-ery for your epicurean palettes! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>Well, he does spend most of his time hiding in … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - Behind the Plastic panel

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Rustin Parr

One of the familiar highlights of the last decade have been Julius Marx's toy industry panels. This year was another strong lineup featuring: Jesse Falcon, Jason Lenzi, Scott Neitlich, Mike Schultz, David Vonner, Chuck Terceira and Jean St.Jean. As always … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - Minimate Panel

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Rustin Parr

A SDCC classic, the Minimates Panel is always something I look forward to, though it rarely offers anything unexpected. This year we have the omnipresent Chuck Terceira joined by Jason Wires, Digger Mesch and new DST Marketing guy Zach Oat. … Continue reading →

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SDCC 2011 - Day 2, Friday

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Friday began not with a bang but with a whimper. <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>MotU Queen Marlena/Captain Glenn addendum Rustin's Spoils of the Week #102 Terror Dog addendum Seventh Kingdom Cat Warriors addendum About staction figures

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C2E2 - DST Booth

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Rustin Parr

Full fledged viewing of Marvel-vs-Capcom Minimates and Munsters, the reveal of the Marvel Select Red Skull, tons of Marvel Minimates and barely any Star Trek - it must be the Diamond Select Booth! <i>And now, some more OAFEry:</i>The Supervillain Shuffle … Continue reading →

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C2E2 - DST Minimate Panel

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Rustin Parr

DST Head honcho Chuck Terceira came out to indulge all of our Minimate questions. It was, as always, a small crowd but there was a good flow of questions and while there were the usuals ("where did you get the … Continue reading →

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