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January 2009
This is a list of archived entries published in January 2009.
Review > Adam Strange and Starfire (DC Universe Classics)
A review of the Adam Strange/Starfire exclusive DC Universe Classics two-pack.
Pic of the Day
Cuthroat [sic] by vader9900
Poe’s note: Apologies for the lack of a POTD yesterday. I…forgot, basically. Had the day off and was running errands.
5 Questions With > JDP Design
A few weeks back, I reviewed an Action Figure Display from JDP Design. I was so intrigued by the concept, I asked the boys at JDP to chat a bit about how the product came out and their own experiences with toy collecting.
Code Name: JDP Design
Real Name(s): Dan and Jeff Phillips, co-owners
Base of Operations: www.actionfiguredisplays.com
History: [...]
Toy news roundup, 1/28/09
Skeletor is sold out. Damn, that was fast. Bodes well for MOTUC, though. (Mattycollector)
Go Hero is making a Commando Cody 1:6 figure, which I find interesting mostly because CC was featured in a number of Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes. Incidentally, where the hell are my MST3K figures, world?! (Figures.com)
More pics of Terminator: Salvation toys [...]
New Topless Robot list
I’ve got another new Daily List over at Topless Robot, in which I take Frank Miller to task for his often controversial depictions of women. For the record, my inspiration for the piece came from this Shortpacked strip.
6 Hints that Frank Miller Might Have Issues with Women
Toy review roundup (via Fanmode), 1/27/09
Michael Crawford reviews the Hot Toys Predator 2 Lost Predator 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “… you won’t feel like you got some sort of steal, but you’ll know why you spent that much money.”
Jeff Parker reviews the Hot Toys Alien 3 Dog Alien 1/6-scale figure. Excerpt: “You couldn’t describe it as a bargain, but the [...]
Pic of the Day
NECA – Aliens 03 by Ed Speir IV
Poe’s note: Despite some QC issues, this is probably my favorite Alien-related action figure ever made, which is saying something. Watch for a review of this figure by yours truly at OAFE.
Odds ‘n Ends
Welcome to another weekly installment of Odds ‘n Ends. I’m your host, Poe Ghostal.
PGPoA now has a fan page on Facebook–become a fan today! I’m thinking about ways to make it worth your while, such as Facebook-exclusive content or contests and such forth.
February has always been “Retro Month” at OAFE, and this year PGPoA is [...]
More Mattel updates
Mattel has updated their Facebook page once again with a virtual cornucopia of interesting information…
MOTUC Skeletor almost sold out
Mattel announced on its Facebook page that Skeletor is almost sold out, so if you’ve been dawdling, now’s the time.
