May 2015 - Serpentor's Lair

Serpentor’s Lair Interview with G.I.Joe Diorama Photographer Steven Aarhus!

May 31, 2015 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Diorama, G.I.Joe, Serpentorslair, Sneak Peek's Observation Post, Steven Aarhus0 comment

Today we have an exclusive Serpentor’s Lair Interview with G.I.Joe Diorama Photographer, Steven Aarhus. We will discuss his enthusiasm for Diorama Photography and G.I.Joe. Check out the interview below, and be sure and share your thoughts on Steven Aarhus Photography after the JUMP! Serpentorslair Tell me a bit about what got you into toy photography? Steven I saw footloose doing it on HissTank, also discovering JoeDios by accident got me going. I’d sort of been building dios for some time, so I had some “practice” but the photography came into it…

CUSTOMIZERS INC: ‘Action Figure Anatomy 101’ Tutorial with Rob Panick!

May 31, 2015 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, customs, G.I.Joe, Galactic Plastics, Rob Panick, Tutorials0 comment

(Source: GOFIGURENEWS.COM) Learn more after the Jump to the Forums! CUSTOMIZERS INC: Anatomy 101 Saturday, May 30, 2015 by Rob Panick THE BREAKDOWN: One of the most important steps in making a custom action figure is prep. If you don’t set down a good foundation to work from, you won’t have a good finished product. That holds true with anything. Properly preparing your figure will help your paint adhere to your figure and properly cure, as well as stopping “paint rub”. The first thing you will need to do…

The POP-EXPOSE ‘Johnny Horton’ by Train!

May 31, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffJohnny Horton, Music, The POP-EXPOSE, Train0 comment

Today’s story courtesy of Serpentorslair Contributor ‘Train‘ Join in the Discussion after the JUMP! Johnny Horton Johnny Horton was an American Country singer born in 1925 in Los Angeles. Horton died in 1960 when he was hit by a drunk driver. Horton went to Lon Morris Junior college, Seattle University, and Baylor University, he made a short pursuit of geology, but gave up college and went to Alaska to dig for gold. It was there he began to write songs. He entered a talent show sponsored by a radio station…

Jaws Returns to Theaters to Celebrate 40th Anniversary!

May 30, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffJAWS, Movies, Steven Spielberg0 comment

You can almost hear the John Williams score playing in your head can’t you? Today we have learned that in celebration of its 40th Anniversary, Jaws will be returning to theaters at select locations. Check out all the latest on this below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Entertainment Weekly) Summer movies, as we know them, began 40 years ago. For decades, the warm-weather months had been a dumping ground for Hollywood’s genre fare and B-movies. But in 1975, a different kind of movie was unleashed in theaters.…

Shooting Wraps for the new ‘Deadpool’ Movie!

May 30, 2015 Serpentorslair Staff#VancityReynolds, Deadpool, Marvel, Marvel Movies, Ryan Reynolds0 comment

We have had a fun time following Ryan Reynolds and his social media coverage of the new ‘Deadpool‘ movie. Sadly, it looks like shooting has wrapped up now, and we will just have to wait for the first official trailer release to see more. Check out the latest on ‘Deadpool‘ below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: comicbookmovie.com) After the debacle that was X-Men Origins: Wolverine, most fans never truly expected to see an R-rated Deadpool film come to life on the big screen. One man who never…

BBTS Sponsor News: Star Wars, Transformers, Marvel, Robotech, Godzilla, Sailor Moon & More!‏

May 30, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffBBTS, DC, Harley Quinn, Sponsors0 comment

Latest Offerings from Serpentorslair Sponsor BBTS! ———— NEW PRE-ORDERS ————– DARTH MAUL PLAY ARTS KAI VARIANT FIGURE This 10 inch tall figure of the double-bladed lightsaber wielding Sith Lord comes with two head sculpts (normal and scowling), four pairs of hands, three lightsabers with blades, and a clear display stand. $124.99 http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod … ode=retail TRANSFORMERS UNITE WARRIORS UW-03 DEFENSOR This Tomy Mall exclusive boxed giftset contains the Japanese exclusive Groove motorcycle along with the rest of the Protectobots needed to form the Defensor combiner! In the box you’ll find Voyager…

Collecting the art of G.I. Joe: Volume 1 (1982–1983) ‘Kickstarter’!

May 30, 2015 Serpentorslair Staff3DJoes, Collecting the art of G.I. Joe: Volume 1, G.I.Joe, Kickstarter0 comment

Collecting the art of G.I. Joe: Volume 1 is a celebration of the first two years of painted art from G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero! 3DJoes is making a soft cover version of the book so grab yours now only 500 copies will be made. CLICK HERE TO GET SIGNED UP! And join in the Discussion after the JUMP! From the kickstarter page: So why make books? Well, the answer is simple: you guys demanded it! I’ve fielded countless requests for a G.I.Joe art book since the first carded figure…

Get the skinny on ‘San Andreas’!

May 30, 2015 Serpentorslair Staff@skinnyjoefan, Dwayne Johnson, Movies, San Andreas0 comment

Has The Rock left the room? OK good. ***spoilers**** I knew going in it was not going to be Shakespeare, but the implausibility, laugh-ability and just plain ridiculousness of this movie went on for a good hour and 54 minutes. Here we have a rescue pilot who, in the face of an emergency, takes his chopper and goes after his soon to be divorced wife to rescue her you can already guess how that will play out. In fact this entire movie is highly predictable. What do you think would happen…

Cosplay Galleries by Chica and Provost!

May 29, 2015April 19, 2017 Serpentorslair Staff@skinnyjoefan, Cosplay Hotties, PROVOST, Skinny0 comment

Today we have another fantastic gallery of images of professional cosplayer’s brought to us by Serpentorslair Staffers Skinny and PROVOST. Check out the gallery below, then make the JUMP and share some of your own favorite cosplay images with Us!

NEW – A New Hope Luke Skywalker By Hot Toys!

May 29, 2015 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hot Toys, Luke Skywalker, Star Wars, Star Wars: A New Hope0 comment

Ready to get your definitive version of Luke Skywalker from Star Wars: A New Hope? Hot toys is giving you just that, with their new A New Hope Luke Skywalker 1/6 Scale Figure. Check out all the details and the sweet images of this new offering below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Toyark) Back in April we shared a magazine scan that teased both Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Now Hot Toys has fully revealed their A New…

Vincent D’Onofrio Cast as Villain in New ‘CHIPS’ Movie!

May 29, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffCHIPS, Movies, TV, Vincent D’Onofrio0 comment

We recently brought you the exciting news that the big screen remake of the 80’s buddy cop sitcom, ‘CHIPS‘ was going forward. Today we have learned that actor Vincent D’Onofrio has been cast as the main villain in the movie. Get the latest on this below and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: cinemablend) CHiPs is one of those projects that’s been kicking around Hollywood long enough that it’s secured a nice and cozy home in development hell. Close to a decade ago, the TV adaptation had…

Nicholas D’Agosto’s ‘Harvey Dent’ Now A ‘Regular’ on ‘Gotham’ For Season 2!

May 29, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffFox, Gotham, Harvey Dent, Nicholas D'Agosto, TV, Two Face0 comment

Awesome news out today for fans of ‘Harvey Dent‘ on Fox’s ‘Gotham’. Actor Nicholas D’Agosto has been bumped to a series regular for Season 2 of the show. Check out the latest on this below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: comicbookmovie.com) Nicholas D’Agosto made his debut fairly early on in Gotham’s first season last year – popping up in episodes 9 and 10 as a key element in the mid-season finale. Sadly the actor, who plays the duplicitous ‘Harvey Dent’ on the show, only returned for a…

G.I.Joe FSS 3.0 13TH Mystery Figure Revealed!

May 29, 2015 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Frostbite, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Figure Subscription Service 3.00 comment

After what seems like waiting forever, we know now what the mystery 13th figure from the G.I.Joe FSS 3.0 is. Check out ‘Frostbite‘ below, and let us know if it is what you expected after the JUMP! (David Miller via Facebook)

Beebop and Rocksteady Images Revealed for Teenage Mutant NINJA Turtles 2!

May 28, 2015May 30, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffBeebop, Karai, Rocksteady, Shredder, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, The Amazing Spider-Man 20 comment

Today we have some epic photos from the set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2. In these latest shots, we get a look at Beebop, Shredder, and Karai! Check out the shots below, and share your opinions after the JUMP! (Source: Comicbook.com / The Daily Mail) New photos from the set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 have revealed the sequel’s villains, including the recast Shredder and Karai, as well as minons Bebop and Rocksteady, making their movie debut. Fans will note in the images – which can be seen…

G.I.JOE Club FSS 4.0 Nunchuk and Inferno BAT Revealed!

May 28, 2015 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Club Subscription 4.0, G.I.Joe Collectors Club, Inferno B.A.T., Nunchuck0 comment

The G.I.Joe Collectors Club has revealed the next 2 figures in their Figure Subscription Service 4.0. Today’s reveals are the characters, ‘Inferno B.A.T.‘ and ‘Nunchuck‘. Check out these offerings below, and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: G.I.Joe Collectors Club) The fourth limited edition GIJCC Figure Subscription Service contains a variety of fan requested characters from all eras of the 3 3/4-inch G.I. Joe A Real American Hero series. This assortment includes classic 80’s, 90’s, international, and a never before released character to add to your…