Some franchises exist primarily for merchandise. In all honesty, there are certain time periods and genres (like older Mecha shows) where this is true even of strong and well-respected properties. I’m also no stranger to product tie-ins in my reviews, having covered a couple of card game tie-ins, the lamentable Luck and Logic and theContinue Reading... Why? To Sell Toys, Of Course! – Frame Arms Girl Spoiler ReviewContinue Reading...
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