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Jakethy

About Jakethy

Jake Johnston is the world's first vegan/toy blogger. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and schnoodle and a dedicated staff of tiny plastic co-writers.

2012 NYCC Mattypalooza panel

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Jakethy

This year’s Mattel panel was described in the New York Comic Con program as the place to “get all the latest info on your favorite Mattel collector lines, like Masters of the Universe Classics, DC Universe, Ghostbusters and Watchmen.” But … Continue reading →

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Comic Review: The Phantom Stranger #1 (DC Comics)

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Jakethy

I’m guessing that you’re one of two kinds of people; you either don’t know anything about the Phantom Stranger, or you’re a big fan, like me. I’m a sucker for classic, silver age DC characters who never really go away. … Continue reading →

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TV Review: SHERLOCK: A SCANDAL IN BELGRAVIA (PBS/BBC)

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jakethy

If you haven’t seen the first season of Sherlock, you have time to watch it streaming on Netflix before season 2 makes it’s US debut this Sunday on PBS. (In the UK, they’re referred to as “series” rather than “seasons”.) … Continue reading →

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PLAY WITH MY FOOD – My name’s America and I’m a toy addict

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jakethy

What do Americans spend more on: toys, music, or movies? What’s the biggest selling toy line? Our resident toy collector takes a look at some interesting sales numbers from 2010. Check out his blog at Play With My Food.

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PLAY WITH MY FOOD – Sh*t toy collecting vegans say

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jakethy

One of our resident writers jumps on the latest meme bandwagon. Check out his blog at Play With My Food.

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PLAY WITH MY FOOD – the best Best of 2011 list (because it’s action figures and food!)

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Jakethy

One of our writers reviews his favorite action figures of the past year, and invites an old friend over for dinner. Check out his post at Play With My Food.

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DVD Review: Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Volume 3 & 4 (Disney)

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Jakethy

I’m about to do you a big favor. While watching The Avengers, I couldn’t help but think of Justice League Unlimited. JLU set the bar really high for every comic book cartoon that followed it. And there are plenty of … Continue reading →

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Matty’s MOTU panel at NYCC reveals 2012 plans

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Jakethy

First thing’s first: I do not collect Masters of the Universe figures. I’m strictly a spandex & cape guy. So I’m gonna give this to you from a fly-on-the-wall perspective. I will say that it was exciting to be in … Continue reading →

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PLAY WITH MY FOOD – There’s more to NYCC than just metal bikini-clad vixens

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Jakethy

If you didn’t go to NYCC, one of our writers will make you feel like ya did. This first-hand experience comes complete some unusual cosplay at Play With My Food.

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PLAY WITH MY FOOD – Why’d the chicken go to NYCC?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Jakethy

One of our writers is in the thick of it at the New York Comic Con. Check out this sneak peak of a food-based perspective on the show at: Play With My Food.

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