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Remembering Sam Neill: The Man Who Made Us Believe Dinosaurs Could Walk the Earth

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAlan Grant actor, celebrity deaths 2026, Dead Calm, Dr. Alan Grant, Event Horizon, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Jurassic Park actor, Jurassic Park legacy, Jurassic Park tribute, Jurassic World Dominion, Peaky Blinders, remembering Sam Neill, Sam Neill, Sam Neill career, Sam Neill death 2026, Sam Neill dies, Sam Neill movies, Sam Neill obituary, Sam Neill tribute, Steven Spielberg, The Piano0 comment

For an entire generation, the first sight of a living dinosaur was reflected in the astonished eyes of Sam Neill. As Dr. Alan Grant in Steven Spielberg’s 1993 masterpiece Jurassic Park, Neill stood in a grassy field, removed his sunglasses and stared upward at something impossible. A towering Brachiosaurus walked before him, and through Grant’s expression, moviegoers felt the same overwhelming wonder. In that moment, dinosaurs were no longer fossils in museums or illustrations in books. They were alive. Sam Neill died suddenly in Sydney on July 13, 2026, at…

'NOW YOU KNOW' With Yorktownjoe

NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE: DELTA-17 SHEPHERD VS JAGUAR REVIEW!

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Delta 17, Delta 17 action figures0 comment

This Week: A Quick look at the new Desert 2 pack Shepherd vs Jaguar from Delta-17. Be sure and like share and subscribe if you enjoy my videos and follow me on X @Yorktownjoe!

The Heart That Held the White Base Together: The Story of Fraw Bow

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAmuro Ray, anime classics, anime heroine, classic anime, Fraw Bow, Fraw Bow character, Gundam anime, Gundam characters, Gundam fans, Gundam Fraw Bow, Gundam history, Gundam story, mecha anime, Mobile Suit Gundam, One Year War, RX-78-2 Gundam, Sunrise Gundam, Universal Century, Universal Century timeline, White Base0 comment

When people think of Mobile Suit Gundam, they usually remember towering robots, legendary pilots, and unforgettable battles. But every great saga needs someone who reminds us what is worth fighting for. That person is Fraw Bow. Fraw Bow begins her journey as an ordinary teenage girl living peacefully in the Side 7 space colony. She isn’t a soldier, a genius mechanic, or a trained pilot. She is simply a kind-hearted young woman with dreams of a normal life. In an instant, everything changes when war erupts around her. A surprise…

Sys3dArsenal Mission Crate: Large Snake Eyes #52 – G.I. Joe ORDER HERE!

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Snake Eyes, Sys3dArsenal1 Comment

CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER! 1:12 Scale crate is inspired by G.I. Joe Classified Series and is part of a series with multiple sizes that stack. This Snake Eyes #52 Crate “Foam” has cut-outs for 2 Guns, 2 Clips, a silencer, a knife, and a sword. Store rifles and extra accessories in the bottom tray. The hinge is designed for the best possible look, utilizing a ball and socket hinge. The handles fold flush into the sides of the crate. ** Does not include figure or figure accessories. See…

Just Because We Can, Should We Be Remaking Pop Culture and Pulp Classic Movies?

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s movies, 80s movies, 80s nostalgia, 90s nostalgia, BeetleJuice, Big Trouble In Little China, classic films, cult classic movies, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, fantasy movies, Firefly, G.I. Joe movie, Ghostbusters, Gremlins, he-man, Hollywood reboots, Jem and The Holograms, Jurassic World, Labyrinth, Mortal Kombat movie, movie remakes, nostalgia in Hollywood, nostalgic movies, retro pop culture, science fiction, sequel fatigue, Spaceballs, Star Wars, Street Fighter movie, The Breakfast Club, The NeverEnding Story, Top Gun Maverick1 Comment

By: R.A. Rayne In a summer of reboots, remakes, and sequels, nostalgia is a trend for the first time, not just a midlife crisis. While we haven’t quite yet reached the levels of embracing the 1980s like Ernest Cline portrayed in his Ready Player One and Two books, we are tiptoeing into his world. (In more ways than one.) While every generation seems to have a nostalgic callback to their parents’ youth, this time things are different. We now live in an age when, in a digital minute, parachute pants,…

Half The Battle

ALL 1986 M.A.S.K. Vehicles Ranked On Half The Battle

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, 1986 M.A.S.K., 1986 M.A.S.K. toy line, 1986 toy rankings, 80s action figures, action figures, best M.A.S.K. vehicles, Boulder Hill, classic toy reviews, collector community, Condor, G.I. Joe Half The Battle, Half The Battle YouTube, Kenner M.A.S.K., M.A.S.K. nostalgia, M.A.S.K. review, M.A.S.K. vehicle rankings, M.A.S.K. vehicles, Matt Trakker, Miles Mayhem, nostalgic 80s cartoons, retro collectibles, retro toy collecting, Rhino, Saturday toy review, Switchblade, Thunderhawk, toy rankings, toy review channel, vintage action toys, vintage M.A.S.K. toys, YouTube toy reviews0 comment

On this weekends episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, We rank All 1986 MASK Vehicles! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

The Fatal Fluffies: Cuddly or Controversy?! | G.I. Joe: The Pyramid of Darkness Pt. 1 | G.I. Retro

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro1 Comment

Season 1 officially begins with “The Further Adventures of G.I. Joe,” the first part of the Pyramid of Darkness. New intro, new faces, and a mystery I did not expect to find with the Fatal Fluffies! There’s a real Hasbro controversy tie in to go along with Hasbro wanting to cash in on the Star Wars craze. Cuddly, or controversial? You decide! Who is YOUR pick for MVP? Who is your Foul-Up of the Week? What was your favorite DYD moment? Are the Fatal Fluffies too Sci-Fi? New here? G.I.…

Johnny Gage Answered the Call: Remembering Randolph Mantooth and the Hero Who Inspired a Generation

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1970s TV, classic television, Emergency cast, Emergency TV series, Emergency!, EMS history, firefighter paramedic, firefighters, Jack Webb, Johnny Gage, Kevin Tighe, paramedics, Randolph Mantooth, Randolph Mantooth dies, Randolph Mantooth tribute, remembering Randolph Mantooth, Roy DeSoto, Squad 51, television legends, TV nostalgia0 comment

For millions of television viewers, Randolph Mantooth was never just an actor. He was Johnny Gage—the fearless, compassionate firefighter-paramedic who climbed into Squad 51 every week and reminded us that heroes didn’t need capes. They needed courage, heart, and a willingness to answer the next call. The news of Randolph Mantooth’s passing at the age of 80 marks the end of an era, but his legacy will continue to echo through television history and the emergency medical profession for generations to come. When Emergency! debuted in 1972, America had barely…

From Childhood Collector to Lunatic Teenager

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro1 Comment

By Destro Designs and Viper Den Studios I made a quote tweet the other day about having my first drink at 11 years old—and it was a Zima. It got me thinking about those pivotal two years that ended my childhood collecting and turned me into a freaking lunatic teenager. It was going to take a perfect storm of things to shake me out of my obsession with G.I. Joe toys and bring me back down to the grass. Then, one day, it happened. First off, the toys themselves had…

When the Heart Turned Around: Remembering Bonnie Tyler and the Voice That Carried a Generation

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s music legends, 1980s nostalgia, 80s female singers, Bonnie Tyler, Bonnie Tyler death, Bonnie Tyler dies at 75, Bonnie Tyler legacy, Bonnie Tyler music, Bonnie Tyler obituary, Bonnie Tyler songs, Bonnie Tyler tribute, classic rock memories, Gen X music, Gen X nostalgia, Generation X soundtrack, Holding Out for a Hero, iconic 80s songs, It’s a Heartache, MTV generation, music legends remembered, remembering Bonnie Tyler, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Welsh rock singers0 comment

For Generation X, music was never simply something playing in the background. It lived inside cassette tapes carried in jacket pockets, blasted from bedroom stereos, filled skating rinks, and became permanently attached to first loves, heartbreaks, friendships, and long summer nights. Few voices captured those emotions with more power—or more beautiful imperfection—than Bonnie Tyler. Today, the music world mourns the passing of the legendary Welsh singer at age 75. Born Gaynor Hopkins, Tyler became unforgettable through a voice unlike any other: smoky, weathered, passionate, and filled with the kind of…

Realm of Eternia - Masters of the Universe

Tauraton Charges Into the Masters of the Universe Origins Collection!

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAncient Monster of Preternia, Club Grayskull exclusive, Masters of the Universe collectibles, Masters of the Universe figures, Masters of the Universe Origins Tauraton, Mattel Creations Tauraton, Mattel MOTU action figures, MOTU Origins figures, MOTU Origins Tauraton, MOTU toy news, new MOTU figures, Tauraton action figure, Tauraton battering ram, Tauraton figure release, Tauraton Preternia0 comment

An ancient monster has emerged from the mysterious labyrinths of Preternia! The new Masters of the Universe Origins Tauraton Action Figure is available now for Club Grayskull members through Mattel Creations, with general orders opening at Noon EST. Standing an imposing 8 inches tall, Tauraton towers over most figures in the Origins collection. This hulking Ancient Monster of Preternia features 23 points of articulation, allowing collectors to create powerful battle poses worthy of one of Eternia’s most fearsome creatures. Tauraton comes equipped with removable armor pieces, including his massive harness,…

'NOW YOU KNOW' With Yorktownjoe

NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE – Operation Monster Force Dr. Rand REVIEWED!

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Monster Force1 Comment

This Week: An overview of of Operation Monster Force Dr. Rand, enjoy a little transformation sequence at the end.. Be sure and like share and subscribe if you enjoy my videos and follow me on X @Yorktownjoe!

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Community Building Is Not Self-Promotion

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAction figure collectors, collector groups, comic book fans, community building, community growth, content sharing, creative collaboration, creator community, creator support, fan engagement, fandom community, fandom networking, inclusive fandom, independent creators, livestream creators, online community building, pop culture community, social media engagement, Toy Collector Community, toy photography0 comment

Story By our Founder In the world of collecting, fandom, toy photography, reviews, artwork, podcasts, livestreams, and pop culture discussion, it is easy for people to misunderstand the difference between self-promotion and community building. But that difference matters. A true community is not built by one person standing on a stage asking everyone to look at them. It is built by opening the doors, inviting people in, and giving creators a place where their voices, work, and passions can be seen. That is what the Lair has always been about.…

G.I. Dave’s Cartoon Realism: Silly or Gritty? “In the Presence of Mine Enemies”

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro1 Comment

By @G_I_DAVE Hello fellow fans and friends! G.I.DAVE here, and we are going to analyze one of the G.I. Joe cartoon episodes to see if it’s silly, or realistic. This one has ALWAYS been a personal fav, highlighting the famous move Major Pearson pulled with the Satellite killer missile from an F15, the dogfight combat, and the CSAR (Combat Search and Rescue) aspect of opposing Pilots that need to survive a hostile environment. I am a “Comic guy” through and through, but of course I never missed an episode of…

She-Spies Deserved More Love: The Fun, Flashy Spy Show That Made Saving the World a Blast

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff2000s television nostalgia, Charlie’s Angels style TV shows, cult TV shows, early 2000s action shows, female spy shows, forgotten 2000s TV shows, Kristen Miller She Spies, Natasha Henstridge She Spies, Natashia Williams She Spies, She Spies 2002, She-Spies nostalgia, She-Spies review, She-Spies TV series, spy comedy TV series, syndicated action TV0 comment

Some TV shows walk into the room wearing sunglasses, leather jackets, and an attitude. She-Spies kicked the door open, winked at the camera, and asked if anyone had ordered chaos. The series debuted in 2002, following three former convicts who are pulled out of prison and recruited by a secret government agency to fight crime. The setup sounds like Charlie’s Angels crashed into a spy parody, and honestly, that is exactly where the fun begins. Instead of trying to be the next gritty espionage drama, She-Spies leaned into the absurd.…