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Your Move, Creep: Hiya’s 6.5″ RoboCop 3 Is Pre-Order Ready

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1/12 scale action figure, 1/12 scale RoboCop, 6.5 inch RoboCop figure, Alex Murphy figure, Auto-9 pistol figure, battle damaged RoboCop, cyborg action figure, Detroit future cop toy, Hiya Toys Exquisite Super Series, Hiya Toys new release, Hiya Toys RoboCop 3, Hiya Toys RoboCop pre-order, interchangeable faces RoboCop, pre-order RoboCop 3, Q4 2026 RoboCop release, RoboCop 1993 figure, RoboCop 3 1/12 figure, RoboCop 3 action figure, RoboCop 3 flightpack, RoboCop jetpack figure0 comment

Hiya Toys has just unveiled their new Exquisite Super Series 1/12 scale RoboCop 3 action figure, capturing the iconic cyborg law enforcer from the 1993 film. Standing approximately 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall, the figure boasts impressive detail and articulation. It comes loaded with accessories, including: Pre-orders are now live directly through the official Hiya Toys website, with additional retailers expected to open pre-orders shortly. The figure is priced at $139.99 (though some sources note slight variations like $118 in certain listings—check current pricing for accuracy), and it’s slated for…

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Vancouver Toy Huntin’ with ToyKennections

March 21, 2026March 21, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Star Wars0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections takes us on ‘the big toy hunt’ at the Vancouver Comic & Toy Show! As always be sure to subscribe to ToyKennections channel on YouTube for all of Ken’s latest videos!

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Pee-wee’s Playhouse Crew Rolls In: NECA Reveals Ultimate Figure Set

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff7 inch scale figures, Collectible Action Figures, Globey figure, NECA 2026 releases, NECA official photos, NECA Pee-wee Herman, NECA Ultimate figures, Pee-wee Herman and Pals Ultimate Figure Set, Pee-wee Herman figure, Pee-wee Herman toys, Pee-wee’s Playhouse collectibles, Pterri figure, Randy figure, Target Haulathon NECA0 comment

NECA has officially unveiled new photos and full details for its Pee-wee Herman and Pals Ultimate 7-inch Scale Figure Set. The release includes Pee-wee Herman, Pterri, Randy, and Globey, bringing some of the most memorable Playhouse favorites together in one collectible set. Packed with display options, the set comes with five interchangeable portraits, multiple swap-out hands, and additional accessories. Collectors won’t have to wait long, as this release is scheduled to arrive during Target’s Haulathon drop next week. Check out the full details and all-new official images below. Pee-wee Herman…

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Past, Plastic, and Perspective With ToyKennections

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, classic Transformers, G.I.Joe, Hasbro, Star Wars1 Comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections discusses the importance of toy histories! As always be sure to subscribe to ToyKennections channel on YouTube for all of Ken’s latest videos!

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Bo Gritz, the Real-Life Warrior Behind Rambo, Dies at 87

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffBo Gritz, Bo Gritz cancer battle, Bo Gritz death, Bo Gritz dies at 87, Bo Gritz Green Beret, Bo Gritz legacy, Bo Gritz military honors, Bo Gritz obituary, Bo Gritz passed away, Bo Gritz POW missions, Bo Gritz special forces, Bo Gritz Vietnam veteran, controversial war veteran, decorated Vietnam veteran, First Blood inspiration, John Rambo inspiration, military hero tribute, military legend Bo Gritz, Rambo inspiration Bo Gritz, real life Rambo, remembering Bo Gritz, rest in peace Bo Gritz, Sandy Valley Nevada Bo Gritz, Southeast Asia POW missions, Sylvester Stallone Rambo inspiration, tribute to Bo Gritz, unauthorized POW rescue missions, veteran tribute, Vietnam War hero, Vietnam War veteran Bo Gritz0 comment

Bo Gritz was one of those rare figures who seemed larger than life even before Hollywood ever noticed him. News reports say he died on February 27 at his home in Sandy Valley, Nevada, at age 87. His wife Judy wrote that he “peacefully passed,” and recent local reporting said she had also been sharing his cancer struggles and his wish to come home to Sandy Valley, the place where he had lived for decades and wanted to be buried. That detail matters, because it shows the human side of…

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Who You Gonna Call? Mondo Drops a Timed-Edition Janine (With Desk) in 1/12 Scale

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1/12 scale diorama accessories, Ghostbusters 1/12 figure, Ghostbusters desk diorama, Ghostbusters figure accessories, Ghostbusters figure preorder, Ghostbusters toy photography, Janine Melnitz 6.5 inch figure, Janine Melnitz collectible, Janine with Desk 1/12 scale, limited time preorder Mondo, Mondo collectibles Ghostbusters, Mondo Ghostbusters release, Mondo Janine figure, Mondo Janine preorder February 24, Mondo Janine preorder March 10, Mondo Timed Edition, premium action figure Janine, Real Ghostbusters action figure, Real Ghostbusters collectibles, Slimer accessory figure, The Real Ghostbusters Janine0 comment

Who You Gonna Call? Mondo Drops a Timed-Edition Janine (With Desk) in 1/12 Scale Mondo just unveiled images and fresh details for The Real Ghostbusters – Janine with Desk 1/12 Scale Figure, and it’s a Timed Edition—meaning it’s only up for grabs for a limited window. Janine stands 6.5 inches tall and comes loaded with display options: three interchangeable portraits, multiple swap-out hands, plus a desk and chair setup that’s packed with assorted office accessories. She also includes Slimer, two ghosts, and a swap-out lower half so she can sit…

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Mask Up, Comic Shops: M.A.S.K. Just Hit the Energon On-Ramp

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffCedric Poulat cover, Dan Watters, Energon Universe, G.I. Joe crossover, Image Comics, June 3 release, M.A.S.K. #1, M.A.S.K. comic, Manta vehicle, Matt Trakker, ongoing comic series, Pye Parr, Robert Kirkman, Skybound Entertainment, The Hollywood Reporter, Transformers crossover, Vanessa Warfield0 comment

Skybound Entertainment has officially announced M.A.S.K. #1, and it’s not doing the polite “solo reboot” thing. Instead, Matt Trakker and his crew are jumping into the Energon Universe shoulder-to-shoulder with G.I. Joe and Transformers—because if you’re going to escalate, you might as well do it with a convoy of icons. The pitch is delightfully classic: a network of skilled agents, high-tech masks, and special vehicles that convert into “the ultimate weapon” at a moment’s notice. Translation: espionage with a turbo button. If you ever loved the idea that your everyday…

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Holograms, Heroes, and a Second Shot at Magic”: Visionaries Are Finally Coming Back!

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toy lines, 80s Cartoons, Darkling Lords, Hasbro Visionaries, hologram action figures, Merklynn, Prysmos, retro toy collecting, Spectral Knights, Sunbow Productions, Super7 Visionaries, toy line revival, Visionaries action figures, Visionaries Knights of the Magical Light, Visionaries ReAction+0 comment

If you grew up in the 1980s, you probably remember toy aisles as a kind of glittering battlefield: laser blasters on one side, mutants and monsters on the other… and, for a brief but unforgettable moment, a strange and wonderful corner where armored knights carried magic staffs powered by shimmering holograms. That was Hasbro’s Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light—a line that burned bright, disappeared fast, and somehow never stopped living rent-free in collectors’ heads. Now the spell has been cast again: Super7 has announced that Visionaries is coming back…

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“BY YOUR COMMAND! New 3.75” Battlestar Galactica Figures Just Dropped—Wave 1 Is PURE 1978 Nostalgia!”

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff80s nostalgia collectibles, Battlestar Galactica 1978 figures, Battlestar Galactica 3.75 inch figures, Battlestar Galactica action figures, Battlestar Galactica collectibles, Battlestar Galactica pre order, Battlestar Galactica Viper ship, Captain Apollo figure, classic Battlestar Galactica toys, Colonial Viper MK1, Cylon Centurion figure, Cylon Commander figure, Factory Entertainment Battlestar Galactica, factoryent.com exclusive, Lieutenant Boomer figure, Lieutenant Starbuck figure, new action figure announcement, retro 70s sci fi toys, sci fi action figures, wave 1 Battlestar Galactica figures0 comment

Factory Entertainment is launching a brand-new wave of Battlestar Galactica 3.75″ figures based on the legendary 1978 series—and Wave 1 is stacked with fan-favorites: Captain Apollo Lieutenant Starbuck Lieutenant Boomer Cylon Centurion Cylon Commander Colonial Viper MK1 Ship Pre-orders open at 10:00 AM EST (7:00 AM PST), and they’ll be exclusive to factoryent.com. Check out the first images below.

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RAD ALERT! CONTRA Just Went Totally Tubular—Premium DNA’s “Maximum Payload” Figures Are Locked, Loaded, and Up for Pre-Order!

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff80s video game collectibles, action figure preorders April delivery, classic Konami collectibles, collector action figures, Contra action figures, Contra Maximum Payload, Contra merch, Contra run and gun nostalgia, Contra toys, gaming toy news, Konami Contra collectible, licensed Contra figures, premium collectible figures, Premium DNA Contra figures, Premium DNA payment plans, Premium DNA Toys Contra, retro gaming toys, retro video game action figures, Toy Fair free shipping0 comment

Grab your headband, crank the synth, and get ready to mash that imaginary A-B-A-B—because the classic run-’n-gun legend is jumping off the screen and onto your shelf. Premium DNA Toys just dropped a big announcement: new “Contra Maximum Payload” action figures are officially on the way, aiming to bring the over-the-top, heavy-metal action of the original Contra to life in collectible form. What’s the news? Premium DNA is launching Contra Maximum Payload Action Figures, leaning hard into that iconic 80s action vibe—muscle, boots, and battlefield swagger included. Pre-order details (the…

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A Goodbye to James Van Der Beek, the Face of a Generation’s Heart

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff90s teen drama nostalgia, 90s television stars, celebrating James Van Der Beek, Dawson Leery actor, Dawson Leery tribute, Dawson’s Creek actor tribute, Dawson’s Creek cast James Van Der Beek, Dawson’s Creek fan tribute, heartfelt tribute article, James Van Der Beek death, James Van Der Beek legacy, James Van Der Beek memorial article, James Van Der Beek obituary, James Van Der Beek passing, James Van Der Beek tribute, remembering James Van Der Beek, tribute to a TV icon, Varsity Blues actor James Van Der Beek0 comment

There are certain actors who don’t just play a character—you feel like they help hold a piece of a time in your life. For me, James Van Der Beek was one of those people. Today, learning that he has passed away at 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer, I felt that strange, hollow mix of disbelief and gratitude. Disbelief that someone who seemed so tied to “then” can be gone “now.” Gratitude that we ever got him at all. Because if you were there—really there—for Dawson’s Creek, you know…

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A Story “ABOUT” Mitchell Smith!

February 7, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffMitchell Smith, Serpentorslair, Story By Mitchell Smith0 comment

If you have been a reader of our website for the last almost 20 years you have seen plenty of articles that started off with “Story by Mitchell Smith.” My wife and I first met Mitch back in 2008 through an online G.I. Joe fan forum and online chat room. Since then he has been one of our closest friends whom we communicate with on a daily basis. He also has been the head writer for our blog since 2013. This week we lost Mitch way too soon. It is…

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A Love Letter to Laughter: Remembering Catherine O’Hara (1954–2026)

January 30, 2026January 31, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffBeetlejuice actress, Canadian actress remembrance, Catherine O’Hara, Catherine O’Hara dies, Catherine O’Hara obituary, Catherine O’Hara passing, comedy legend tribute, Home Alone mom actress, Schitt’s Creek Moira Rose, SCTV Catherine O’Hara0 comment

There are performers who make you laugh, and then there are performers who make laughter feel like home. Catherine O’Hara belonged to the second kind—a once-in-a-generation artist who could turn a single look, a perfectly placed pause, or a delightfully strange pronunciation into something that lived in your memory for years. On January 30, 2026, O’Hara died at 71 in Los Angeles after a brief illness, according to reports from her representatives. She is survived by her husband, Bo Welch, and their two sons. To call her “beloved” feels almost…

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The Future of Law Enforcement Just Got Shelf-Ready

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, RoboCop 20 comment

RoboCop 2 RoboCop Exquisite Super Series 1:12 Scale Action Figure: CLICK HERE TO ORDER! Unbreakable will and relentless justice. RoboCop 2 RoboCop 1:12 Scale Action Figure joins the Hiya Toys Exquisite Super Series! This RoboCop 2 RoboCop Exquisite Super Series 1:12 Scale Action Figure stands approximately 6 1/2-inches tall. Based on RoboCop 2 (1990), this figure faithfully captures the cold, imposing presence of the future law enforcer. Featuring multi-layer metallic paint applications, the armor recreates realistic metal look, while die-cast parts add a solid, weighty feel in hand. Designed with multiple articulations,…

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Super7 Brings TigerSharks Back! Wave 1 ULTIMATES! Figures Revealed (Mako, T-Ray, Octavia)

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1987 TigerSharks, 7 inch action figures, collector window box packaging, Entertainment Earth TigerSharks, Fish Tank technology, interchangeable heads hands accessories, LJN TigerSharks toys, Mako TigerSharks figure, Mantanas villains, nostalgic 80s toy line, Octavia TigerSharks figure, Planet Water-O, Rankin Bass TigerSharks, retro 80s action figures, Super7 bonus portraits, Super7 preorders, Super7 TigerSharks figures, Super7 Ultimates 7 inch, T-Ray TigerSharks figure, TigerSharks action figures, TigerSharks Super7, TigerSharks toys 2026, TigerSharks Ultimates, TigerSharks Wave 1, vintage cartoon collectibles0 comment

TigerSharks is officially swimming back into the spotlight with an all-new line of ULTIMATES! action figures from Super7. While the franchise may not have been as widely known as heavy-hitters like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Masters of the Universe, ThunderCats, or SilverHawks, it’s still a fan-favorite 80s property with a strong cult following. The original TigerSharks animated series debuted in 1987, running for a single season alongside a short-lived LJN toy line. Super7’s Wave 1 TigerSharks ULTIMATES! 7-inch figures includes Mako (Hybrid), Octavia (Hybrid), and T-Ray. Each release comes loaded…