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IT: Welcome to Derry Halloween Special Review – Maturin Revealed

November 1, 2026November 1, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffA Story of Derry, Halloween 2026, HBO MAX, IT Welcome to Derry, Maturin the Turtle, Pennywise, R.A. Rayne, Stephen King0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM | HORROR & TELEVISION Is IT a Trick or Treat? HBO Max’s Surprise IT: Welcome to Derry Halloween Special Reveals Ancient Secrets, a Cosmic Turtle, and the Origins of Pennywise’s Prison By R.A. Rayne | November 1, 2026 Pennywise in HBO’s IT: Welcome to Derry. The Halloween special explores the ancient evil before its familiar clown disguise. Image: HBO, via WIRED. WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD This review reveals the events and ending of IT: Welcome to Derry – A Story of Derry, including the special’s biggest Stephen King mythology…

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Sir Patrick Stewart Dies at 86: Star Trek Secrets, Professor X & an Extraordinary Life

October 30, 2026October 30, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffCaptain Picard legacy, Jean-Luc Picard tribute, Patrick Stewart death 2026, Patrick Stewart Ian McKellen friendship, Patrick Stewart life story, Patrick Stewart obituary, Patrick Stewart untold stories, Professor X behind the scenes, Star Trek behind the scenes, X-Men movie secrets0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM • IN MEMORIAM • OCTOBER 29, 2026 OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN Farewell to Sir Patrick Stewart (1940–2026) The Extraordinary Life, Untold Star Trek Stories, Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Professor X, and the Legacy of a Hollywood Legend By Adam Jared Sir Patrick Stewart during the filming of Star Trek Generations. Camera equipment and crew members reveal the extraordinary work behind the Enterprise’s adventures. Photo: StarTrek.com. Some actors portray heroes. Sir Patrick Stewart made us believe that heroes could actually exist. For nearly four decades, millions of television viewers knew the…

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Eric Bauza Dies at 46: The Man Who Gave Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck a New Generation of Laughter

October 26, 2026October 27, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffanimation history, Bugs Bunny voice actor, celebrity deaths 2026, Coyote vs Acme, Daffy Duck voice actor, Eric Bauza, Eric Bauza death, Eric Bauza obituary, Eric Bauza tribute, Looney Tunes, Mel Blanc, Porky Pig, Space Jam A New Legacy, voice acting legends, Warner Bros Animation0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM ENTERTAINMENT • NOSTALGIA • THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE LEGENDS IN MEMORIAM | 1979–2026 Eric Bauza Dies at 46: The Man Who Gave Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck a New Generation of Laughter He brought some of animation’s most beloved characters back to life. Now Hollywood and generations of cartoon fans are mourning the remarkable performer behind the voices. BY ADAM JARED | OCTOBER 26, 2026 Eric Bauza at WonderCon in March 2026. Photograph: Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 4.0. Unmodified. For generations of children, Bugs…

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Walter Koenig Dies at 90: Remembering Star Trek’s Beloved Chekov, His Remarkable Life, and a Friendship That Lasted Forever

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffBabylon 5, celebrity deaths 2026, George Takei, Hollywood legends, Pavel Chekov, Serpentorslair, Star Trek, Star Trek cast, Star Trek nostalgia, Star Trek The Original Series, Walter Koenig, Walter Koenig dies, Walter Koenig family, Walter Koenig obituary, Walter Koenig tribute, William Shatner0 comment

SERPENTOR’S LAIR | IN MEMORIAM Remembering the Stars Who Became Part of Our Lives Walter Koenig Dies at 90: Remembering Star Trek’s Beloved Chekov, His Remarkable Life, and a Friendship That Lasted Forever He helped generations believe in a brighter tomorrow. Now, as the world says goodbye to Walter Koenig, the friendships he built and the joy he shared offer a beautiful reminder that some stars never stop shining. By Adam Jared | SerpentorsLair.com October 26, 2026 | Celebrity Tributes & Television History Walter Koenig as Ensign Pavel Chekov in…

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Tom Skerritt Dies at 93: Remembering the Hollywood Legend Who Gave Us Alien, Top Gun and Picket Fences

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s movie stars, A River Runs Through It, Captain Dallas Alien, celebrity deaths 2026, classic Hollywood, Contact 1997, Emmy Award winner, Hollywood legends, Picket Fences, Serpentorslair, Sheriff Jimmy Brock, Steel Magnolias, The Dead Zone, Tom Skerritt, Tom Skerritt Alien, Tom Skerritt death 2026, Tom Skerritt dies, Tom Skerritt dies at 93, Tom Skerritt MASH, Tom Skerritt obituary, Tom Skerritt Top Gun, Viper Top Gun0 comment

HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS | IN MEMORIAM Tom Skerritt Dies at 93: Remembering the Hollywood Legend Who Gave Us Alien, Top Gun and Picket Fences From the terrifying corridors of the Nostromo to the sun-drenched skies of Top Gun, the Emmy-winning actor spent more than six decades making audiences believe in the men he portrayed. Now, Hollywood says goodbye to one of its most quietly extraordinary stars. BY SERPENTOR’S LAIR EDITORIAL | OCTOBER 22, 2026 Tom Skerritt (1933–2026). Photograph by Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Image and license.…

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Operation Recall Year 2: 25 NEW G.I. Joe-Style O-Ring Action Figures!

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action figures, 3DJoes, Carson Mataxis, G.I. Joe O-Ring figures, G.I. Joe Toy Designers, Operation Recall Kickstarter, Operation Recall Year 2, Retro Action Figures, ToyKennections, Vintage G.I. Joe0 comment

The legendary creators of vintage G.I. Joe action figures are back on duty! Operation Recall Year 2 is now funding on Kickstarter, featuring 25 new 3.75-inch O-ring action figures inspired by the classic 1980s G.I. Joe toy line. In a special ToyKennections video interview, Carson Mataxis of 3DJoes discusses the exciting second year of Operation Recall, which reunites original G.I. Joe toy creators to bring all-new retro military action figures to collectors. The Kickstarter campaign ends October 18, 2026! Don’t miss this opportunity to support the legendary designers behind some…

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Remembering Mike Ditka (1939–2026): The Man Who Was Bigger Than Football

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

Mike Ditka Dies at 86: Remembering Iron Mike and the Sunday Afternoons We Lost October 9, 2026 | Serpentor’s Lair The football world lost a giant today. Legendary Chicago Bears player and head coach Mike Ditka passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at the age of 86. His family confirmed his passing, bringing an end to an extraordinary life that helped shape professional football and American sports culture. But for those of us who grew up watching football in the 1980s, Mike Ditka wasn’t simply a coach. He was part…

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We Saved the Toys of the 1980s. Now We’re Being Priced Out of Our Own Childhoods

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s nostalgia, 1980s toys, action figures, adult collectors, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Classified, Hasbro, HASLAB, he-man, Masters of The Universe, Mattel, toy collecting, Toy Prices, Transformers, vintage toys0 comment

By the Serpentor’s Lair Editorial Team | October 7, 2026 We kept G.I. Joe, Transformers, He-Man, and the rest of our childhood alive. But with today’s collector prices, limited editions, and preorder culture, a painful question deserves an answer: Who can still afford to belong? We were the kids who wore the paint off our action figures. We lost their weapons in the backyard. We bent their file cards, snapped their rubber bands, and sent them into battles that lasted all afternoon. We didn’t know what a collectible was. We…

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ToyKennections Hunts Rare Toys & Grails at the Massive Vancouver Comic & Toy Show 2026

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, 1990s toys, Canadian toy show, comic book collectibles, discontinued toys, G.I. Joe collectibles, PNE Forum Vancouver, Rare action figures, recalled toys, retro toys, retro video games, toy collectors, toy grails, toy hunting, ToyKennections, Vancouver Comic & Toy Show 2026, Vancouver toy show, vintage action figures, vintage playsets, vintage toys0 comment

Vintage toy collectors, comic fans and retro pop-culture hunters are going to want to see this one! ToyKennections heads north to explore the absolutely massive Vancouver Comic & Toy Show 2026, and the amount of classic plastic packed inside the building is incredible. Held September 26–27, 2026 at the PNE Forum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the event featured approximately 400 dealer tables spread across 40,000–45,000 square feet of toys, comics, video games, memorabilia and collectibles. That means row after row of vintage action figures, enormous playsets, stuffed animals,…

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Danny Givens Art Sale: 16 Incredible Pop-Culture Art Pieces Just $35 Each

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaffordable comic art, anime fan art, art collector sale, comic book fan art, Danny Givens Art Sale, Danny Givens artist, DC Comics fan art, Ko-fi art shop, Marvel fan art, original artwork for sale, original character art, pop culture art, superhero art, Transformers fan art, Trashpandaart710 comment

Comic book, animation, anime and pop-culture collectors — this is one art sale you definitely need to check out! Artist Danny Givens, also known as Trashpandaart71, has an incredible assortment of handmade pop-culture artwork available through his Ko-fi shop, and these featured pieces are currently being offered for just $35 each! For collectors accustomed to paying premium prices for original art, convention sketches and handmade character pieces, $35 is an outstanding opportunity to add original artwork to your collection without breaking the bank. 🔥 DANNY GIVENS ART SALE — ONLY…

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Goodbye, Mr. Belding: ‘Saved by the Bell’ Star Dennis Haskins Dies at 75, Leaving Bayside and a Generation of Fans in Mourning

September 28, 2026September 29, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1990s television, 90s nostalgia, 90s TV stars, Bayside High, celebrity deaths 2026, Dennis Haskins, Dennis Haskins 2026, Dennis Haskins dead, Dennis Haskins death, Dennis Haskins dies, Dennis Haskins dies at 75, Dennis Haskins obituary, Gen X nostalgia, millennial nostalgia, Mr Belding, Mr Belding dead, Principal Belding, Richard Belding, Saved By The Bell, Saved by the Bell actor dies, Saved by the Bell cast, Saved by the Bell Dennis Haskins, Saved by the Bell Mr Belding0 comment

Goodbye, Mr. Belding: ‘Saved by the Bell’ Star Dennis Haskins Dies at 75, Leaving Bayside and a Generation of Fans in Mourning For an entire generation, there was one man who always seemed to be waiting at the end of the hallway at Bayside High. Sometimes he was frustrated. Sometimes he was fooled by Zack Morris’ latest scheme. Sometimes he was the only adult in the room who seemed to understand that growing up could be funny, confusing and painful all at once. His name was Mr. Belding. And the…

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Comparing Physical Media Organizational Apps For Collectors!

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffCollector Organization Apps, Physical Media Collection Apps0 comment

Story by @GIJoeRepairShop Over the past few years, this author has been constructing a large vinyl record library. At the same time, this author has been reconstructing a large CD collection that got wiped out in a basement flood in the late 1990s. (The same flood destroyed my comic book collection and ninety-nine percent of my GI Joe collection. I’ve successfully rebuilt both collections over the past two decades.) One thing that always was a hassle was being in a record store and not knowing whether or not I had…

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Is the Future of Hasbro’s HasLabs in Jeopardy?

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro, Marvel, Star Wars0 comment

By: R.A. Rayne Now that HasLab backers are receiving their G.I. Joe Classified Series Snow C.A.T.s and only two more funded projects remain in production, what is the future of the crowdfunding campaigns? The last HasLab campaign was the TRON: Heroes of the Grid 3.75-Inch Collector Set, which ran from October 9 to November 24, 2025. The set included five 3.75-inch figures (Flynn, TRON, Yori, Sark, and Program), two Lightcycles with jetwalls, and a USB-powered, LED-lit Grid display base. At its $259 price point, the project failed. With petroleum “oil”…

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Goodbye to the Man Who Made Villains Magical: A Gen X Kid Remembers Tim Curry

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffClue Tim Curry, Legend Lord of Darkness, Pennywise Tim Curry, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Tim Curry, Tim Curry 1980s movies, Tim Curry Annie, Tim Curry career, Tim Curry death 2026, Tim Curry Gen X, Tim Curry movies, Tim Curry obituary, Tim Curry remembrance, Tim Curry tribute, Tim Curry voice acting1 Comment

There are certain actors who appeared in the movies and television shows of our childhood so often that, somewhere along the way, they stopped feeling like actors. They became part of the landscape of growing up. For those of us who were Gen X kids in the 1980s, Tim Curry was one of those people. Curry passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, leaving behind a career unlike almost anyone else’s. He could frighten us, make us laugh, make us uncomfortable, and completely steal a movie…

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Goodbye to America’s Rhinestone Queen: Remembering the Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Dolly Parton

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAmerican music icons, country music legend, Dolly Parton, Dolly Parton 1946 2026, Dolly Parton 9 to 5, Dolly Parton Carl Dean, Dolly Parton country music, Dolly Parton death, Dolly Parton dies, Dolly Parton Dollywood, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Dolly Parton Jolene, Dolly Parton legacy, Dolly Parton life story, Dolly Parton movies, Dolly Parton obituary, Dolly Parton songs, Dolly Parton tribute, I Will Always Love You, remembering Dolly Parton0 comment

January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026 There are celebrities, there are legends, and then there are those rare individuals who become part of the fabric of America itself. Dolly Parton was one of those people. Today, the world lost an unmistakable voice, a brilliant songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, philanthropist and American icon. Dolly Parton died peacefully in Nashville on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, according to statements from her representatives and family. Her journey was one of the greatest American success stories ever written. Dolly Rebecca Parton…