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NECA Unveils Nightwatcher Casey Jones Action Figure from TMNT: The Last Ronin – Lost Years

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

NECA has revealed an exciting addition to its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line. Inspired by the IDW Comics series “The Last Ronin – Lost Years”, the Nightwatcher Casey Jones 7″ Scale Figure showcases impressive details. The figure comes with: Interchangeable masked and unmasked portraitsSwap-out handsVarious weaponsA removable hoodThough pre-orders are not yet live, the figure is set to release this Spring. Stay tuned for updates and check out the preview images below! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (The Last Ronin – The Lost Years) – Nightwatcher Casey Jones 7” Scale Action…

Airwolf Premiered on This Day: January 22, 1984

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s TV shows, Airwolf, Airwolf action figures, Airwolf collectibles, Airwolf helicopter, Airwolf merchandise, Airwolf premiere, Airwolf toys, Cold War TV shows, Ernest Borgnine, Jan-Michael Vincent, Sylvester Levay theme0 comment

The 1980s delivered an array of iconic TV shows that combined action, drama, and unforgettable theme music. Among them, Airwolf soared to new heights when it premiered on January 22, 1984. Created by Donald P. Bellisario, the series captivated audiences with its high-octane adventures, Cold War intrigue, and the stunning centerpiece—the advanced, weaponized helicopter known as Airwolf. Let’s take a look back at the show’s enduring legacy, its cultural impact, and the toys it inspired. The Premise of Airwolf Set against a backdrop of espionage and global threats, Airwolf followed…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

5 G.I. Joe Toys That Look Incomplete (But Aren’t!) – Half the Battle

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s G.I. Joe, Classic G.I. Joe toys, G.I. Joe action figures, G.I. Joe collectibles, G.I. Joe collecting tips, G.I. Joe discussion, G.I. Joe fan conversation, G.I. Joe fan favorites, G.I. Joe hidden details, G.I. Joe incomplete toys, G.I. Joe rare figures, G.I. Joe toy analysis, G.I. Joe toy features, G.I. Joe toy quirks, G.I. Joe toys, G.I. Joe trivia, G.I. Joe YouTube channel, Half The Battle episode, Half The Battle G.I. Joe, unique G.I. Joe toys0 comment

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle we discuss 5 G.I. Joe toys that look incomplete (but aren’t)! Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!

On This Day in 1984: Scott Hamilton Clinches Fourth Consecutive U.S. Figure Skating Championship

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1984 figure skating season, 1984 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, 1984 Winter Olympics, American figure skaters, backflip in figure skating, figure skating commentator, figure skating history, figure skating icons, figure skating milestones, men's figure skating champion, Olympic figure skating champions, Sarajevo gold medalist, Scott Hamilton, Scott Hamilton biography, Scott Hamilton legacy, Scott Hamilton performances, Stars on Ice founder, U.S. Figure Skating Championships Salt Lake City, U.S. Figure Skating history0 comment

On January 19, 1984, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Scott Hamilton secured his fourth consecutive U.S. Figure Skating Championship title, solidifying his dominance in men’s figure skating. This victory was a pivotal moment in Hamilton’s illustrious career, setting the stage for his subsequent triumphs on the world stage. A Journey to Excellence Born on August 28, 1958, in Bowling Green, Ohio, Scott Hamilton faced significant health challenges early in life, including a mysterious illness that stunted his growth. Despite these obstacles, he developed a passion for figure skating, which became…

Celebrating Cyndi Lauper: The Iconic Voice and Style That Defined the ’80s and ’90s

January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s music legends, 1980s pop icons, Captain Lou Albano and Cyndi Lauper, Cyndi Lauper 1980s hits, Cyndi Lauper and Blue Angel band, Cyndi Lauper and pop culture, Cyndi Lauper biography, Cyndi Lauper Blue Angel, Cyndi Lauper Brooklyn roots, Cyndi Lauper early career, Cyndi Lauper influence on female artists, Cyndi Lauper life story, Cyndi Lauper unique style, Cyndi Lauper voice, Cyndi Lauper’s legacy, Girls Just Want to Have Fun song, iconic solo female artists, The Goonies R Good Enough song, Time After Time Cyndi Lauper, We Are The World performers0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody, today I’m taking a look back at one of the most unique and greatest performers of the eighties and nineties. Cyndi Lauper was born on June 22, 1953 in Brooklyn. Lauper known for her wild style was picked on at school and eventually was expelled because she struggled to maintain grades. At 17 she ran away from home to escape her abusive step-father. Lauper would end up in various cover bands and in 1979 she formed the band Blue Angel with saxophonist John Turi.…

Exploring the 2006 Sigma 6 Ninja B.A.T.: A Unique Spin on a Classic Army Builder

January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m checking out the 2006 G.I.Joe Sigma 6 Ninja B.A.T. I loved the original B.A.T.s, and had 1 when I was a kid. I’ve since collected some of the 90s and 2000s styles B.A.T.s figures. They are all pretty cool and are among some of my favorite army builders. This version is based more off the 2004 or a combination of 2004 versions with an added spin to make it stand out as its own original design. The whole Sigma 6…

Unused Sgt. Slaughter Triple T Concepts!

January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffG.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe toy community, G.I. Joe toy history, G.I. Joe Triple T vehicle, G.I. Joe unproduced vehicles, G.I. Joe unused concepts, G.I. Joe vehicle concepts, Hasbro toy prototypes, Hasbro unproduced toys, Ken ToyKennections videos, Sgt. Slaughter action figures, Sgt. Slaughter G.I. Joe, Sgt. Slaughter Triple T, ToyKennections G.I. Joe review, ToyKennections YouTube channel, ToyKennections YouTube subscription, Triple T concepts G.I. Joe, unmade G.I. Joe toys, unproduced G.I. Joe designs0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the Hasbro’s unproduced G.I. Joe Unused Sgt. Slaughter Triple T Concepts!s! Check out the video below and share your thoughts with us in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to ToyKennections channel on YouTube for all of Ken’s latest videos!

A Look Back At The Great Bob Uecker!

January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff" Major League baseball history, baseball broadcaster legends, Bob Uecker baseball career, Bob Uecker catchphrase "just a bit outside, Bob Uecker humor and wit, Bob Uecker legacy, Bob Uecker life and career, Bob Uecker Major League movie, Bob Uecker Milwaukee Brewers announcer, Bob Uecker obituary, Bob Uecker sports and Hollywood history, Bob Uecker tribute, Bob Uecker WrestleMania III, Bob Uecker WrestleMania ring announcer, famous MLB catchers, Jim Nantz on Bob Uecker, Milwaukee Braves history, Milwaukee sports icons, St. Louis Cardinals World Series 1964, Wisconsin sports legends0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody, today I’m taking a look at the life and the legacy of the great Bob Uecker who passed away January 16th 2025 at the age of 90. Uecker was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He loved his home town and would take advantage of all his opportunities close to home. Uecker spent a good amount of time on the baseball diamond mostly as a back up catcher. He had stints with minor league clubs such as the Boise Braves and the Eau Claire…

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Super7 Launches Micronauts ReAction Wave 1 Pre-Orders

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s toys reboot, classic Micronauts design, Micronauts action figures, Micronauts collectible toys, Micronauts figure details, Micronauts ReAction figures, Micronauts toy collectors, Micronauts toy news, Micronauts Wave 1 pre-orders, nostalgic collectible toys, ReAction figures Micronauts, Super7 Micronauts, Super7 Micronauts Ultimates, Super7 pre-orders live, Super7 ReAction+ figures, Super7 toy releases0 comment

Super7 and Entertainment Earth have officially opened pre-orders for the highly anticipated first wave of Micronauts ReAction+ figures! Fans can now secure their favorites directly from the Super7 website, with availability at wider retailers expected later today. This wave brings the classic Micronauts aesthetic to life with detailed designs and articulation fans of the brand will love. Check out the photos and full details to see these iconic figures in action. Don’t miss the chance to add these nostalgic treasures to your collection—hit the links and grab yours now! Micronauts…

On This Day in 1987: Good Morning, Vietnam Hits Theaters and Captures Hearts

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1987 movie classics, 80s movies that hold up, Adrian Cronauer movie, Barry Levinson director, classic Vietnam War movies, Good Morning Vietnam 1987, Good Morning Vietnam history, Good Morning Vietnam on this day, Good Morning Vietnam premiere, Good Morning Vietnam soundtrack, Good Morning Vietnam themes, Louis Armstrong What a Wonderful World, Robin Williams acting legacy, Robin Williams Good Morning Vietnam, Robin Williams improvisation, Robin Williams Oscar nomination, timeless war films, Vietnam War comedy-drama, Vietnam War films0 comment

On January 15, 1987, moviegoers were treated to the theatrical debut of Good Morning, Vietnam, a film that combined humor, heart, and the harsh realities of war like few movies before it. Directed by Barry Levinson and starring Robin Williams in one of his most iconic roles, the movie became an instant classic and cemented its place in cinematic history. At its core, Good Morning, Vietnam tells the story of Adrian Cronauer (played by Williams), a real-life Armed Forces Radio Service DJ stationed in Saigon during the Vietnam War. The…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

Half the Battle: Breaking Down G.I. Joe’s ‘Arise, Serpentor, Arise Pt. 2

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s cartoons discussion, Arise Serpentor Arise analysis, Arise Serpentor Arise Part 2, Cobra Commander vs Serpentor, Cobra Serpentor creation, G.I. Joe Cartoon, G.I. Joe cartoon breakdown, G.I. Joe cartoon episodes, G.I. Joe classic series, G.I. Joe episode review, G.I. Joe fan content, G.I. Joe fan discussion, G.I. Joe Fandom, G.I. Joe reviews, G.I. Joe Serpentor storyline, G.I. Joe YouTube channel, G.I. Joe YouTube community, Half The Battle YouTube, Hasbro G.I. Joe series0 comment

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle we discuss the G.I. Joe Cartoon episode “Arise Serpentor Arise Pt. 2“! Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!

Destro: The Man Behind the Mask and Cobra’s Deadliest Ally

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

Few villains in the G.I. Joe universe are as enigmatic and formidable as Destro, the arms-dealing mastermind and key ally of Cobra. Introduced in 1983, Destro quickly became a fan-favorite thanks to his unique design, commanding presence, and complex relationship with both Cobra and the G.I. Joe team. Destro, whose full name is James McCullen Destro XXIV, hails from a long line of arms manufacturers. The McCullen clan’s legacy stretches back centuries, providing the world with weapons of war and power. Based in Scotland, Destro operates from his family’s ancestral…

Reviewing the Snake Eyes Movie Night Creeper Figure: A Solid Addition to the Line

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s and 90s action figures, affordable G.I. Joe figures, G.I. Joe 80s toys, G.I. Joe collector figures, G.I. Joe figure review, G.I. Joe movie toys, G.I. Joe Night Creeper, Hasbro Classified Night Creeper, Hasbro Snake Eyes figures, kids G.I. Joe toys, Night Creeper action figure, Night Creeper crossbow swords, Night Creeper Snake Eyes figure, Snake Eyes 6-inch figures, Snake Eyes action figure review, Snake Eyes articulation, Snake Eyes Classified comparison, Snake Eyes movie figures, Snake Eyes movie toy line, Snake Eyes original style figures0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 6” Snake Eyes movie figure Night Creeper. I haven’t tracked down a Classified figure to compare yet, but this figure and this line is pretty solid. I’m surprised they didn’t use this style to create other character figures not in the Snake Eyes movie such as Flash or Short Fuze. These figures were about half the cost of Classified and would have led to kids getting into Joes like we did in the eighties and…

The Thicket (2024): A Modern Western Thriller Worth Watching

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffDavid Midthunder, Derek Gilroy, Elliot Lester director, Esmé Creed-Miles, Gbenga Akinnagbe The Wire, Joe Lansdale The Thicket, Juliette Lewis Cut Throat Bill, Juliette Lewis outlaw, Leslie Grace, Levon Hawke, Metallica James Hetfield movie, modern western movie, Peter Dinklage cowboy, Peter Dinklage Reginald Jones, The Thicket 2024, Tubi western movies, Uma Thurman Ethan Hawke son, western family movie, western love and loss movie, Western Thriller, women gunslingers0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody, today I’m taking a look at the 2024 Western Thriller “The Thicket”. The film is directed by Elliot Lester and based on the 2013 Novel by Joe Lansdale “The Thicket”. I found this movie on Tubi and had never heard of it. There is a nice cast of characters such as Peter Dinklage from “Game of Thrones” who plays Reginald Jones and Juliette Lewis who was Aubrey in “National Lampoons Christmas Vacation” who plays Cut Throat Bill the evil outlaw with a bounty on…

Knight Rider: The Legacy of a Talking Car and a Crime-Fighting Duo

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s TV shows, 80s action shows, AI in television, David Hasselhoff, die-cast KITT, Edward Mulhare, Glen A. Larson, iconic 80s television, KITT, Knight Foundation, Knight Industries Two Thousand, Knight Rider, Knight Rider collectibles, Knight Rider merchandise, Knight Rider toys, Michael Knight, NBC series, Patricia McPherson, Rebecca Holden, Stu Phillips theme music, William Daniels0 comment

David Hasselhoff became an overnight sensation as Michael Knight, the charismatic and determined lead character. His on-screen chemistry with KITT was pivotal to the show’s appeal. Patricia McPherson and Rebecca Holden played mechanics and technical experts for the Knight Foundation during different seasons, while Edward Mulhare portrayed Devon Miles, Michael’s sophisticated and supportive mentor. The series’ blend of action, humor, and futuristic tech struck a chord with audiences, running for four seasons and producing 90 episodes. It quickly became a cultural phenomenon, cementing its place in the pantheon of beloved…

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