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The POP-EXPOSE: ‘The Star Wars Original Trilogy Still #1’ By Mitchell Smith!

January 5, 2020January 5, 2020 Serpentorslair StaffStar Wars, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

The original Star Wars is still the best trilogy! Star Wars Episode 9 Closes out the story that was started 42 years ago. It was a dream Lucas had from early on in the trilogies, and perhaps he had the thought before he even was able to produce the original film in 1977. Not many people imagined this sci-fi film growing to the popularity as it has though. I waited 8 days to go see Episode IX because I was busy with Christmas stuff, but I went with a group of…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘2019 A Bust for Action Figures’ by Mitchell Smith!

December 29, 2019December 29, 2019 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, The POP-EXPOSE, toy collecting0 comment

2019 was a bust for action figures! 2019 rolled out crappy right from the get go as far as collecting action figures goes. G.I. Joe was a complete bust for any new modern type figures and a bit of a bust for me at second hand places such as my local flea market and yard sales. Probably my best find was a 2008 twelve inch Beachhead that I had been searching for on line for several years now. I would have to say for myself the best figure line was…

THE POP EXPOSE – ‘Jabba’s Sail Barge’ By Mitchell Smith!

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 Serpentorslair StaffStar Wars, The POP-EXPOSE, toy collecting0 comment

Hasbro has produced Jabba’s Sail Barge. This is not your average toy. In a similar fashion to the U.S.S. Flagg this is a large scale toy. It is 49.35 inches long, 14.65 wide and 17.01 tall. It weighs almost 14 lbs and carries a price tag of $499.99, that seems comparable to the price tag a modern day Flagg might carry. This may be more comparable to a G.I.Joe Terror Drome as far as the features such as the top being open and underneath there are various compartments or bays…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘TMNT – The Toys That Made Us’ By Mitchell Smith!

December 1, 2019June 13, 2022 Serpentorslair StaffNinja Turtles, The POP-EXPOSE, The Toys That Made Us, TMNT0 comment

Growing up the TMNT was more about the cartoon then anything else for me. I have never owned any figures, comics, or anything else except for a $0.25 cup I bought on clearance a few years ago. I always enjoyed the cartoon and I have held off buying any figures. The figures have been pretty cool over the years, but I never knew the history behind the Turtles till I watched The Toys That Made Us over the weekend. What a great story this is about 2 guys meeting and…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘Collecting Star Wars’ by Mitchell Smith!

November 17, 2019November 17, 2019 Serpentorslair StaffStar Wars, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

With Star Wars so much to talk about right now. Star Wars as everyone knows is coming into the 9th movie. There is much anticipation, but there is a ton of Star Wars stuff to talk about outside of the movie. Disney + started last week and I’m sure many of us already have signed up or tried the free week trial. Which this is well worth signing up for especially if you’re a Star Wars fan. I watched the first episode of The Mandalorian. I thought it was a…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘Collecting 12″ Action Figures’ by Mitchell Smith!

November 10, 2019November 10, 2019 Serpentorslair StaffG.I.Joe, The POP-EXPOSE, toy collecting0 comment

As many of you may know my love for Joe’s started at a real young age. I’m guessing I started playing with the 12 inch Joe’s when I was 4-5. My grandparents had a number of Joes with a couple jeeps and a couple Marx figures and horses. Many adventures were created over the years with those Joe’s and my grandparents have passed but the Joe’s remain in the family and I hope I will someday get these vintage guys. Obviously I had 3-3/4 inch Joe’s growing up hence my…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘Will G.I.Joe Return to Retail?’ By Mitchell Smith!

November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 Serpentorslair StaffG.I.Joe, Hasbro, Snake Eyes, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Can G.I. Joe ever bounce back into retail? The past few years Hasbro moved G.I. Joe to an online collectors market and officially pulled the plug on producing any further action figures. I think someone upstairs realized they had raped their most loyal fans on top of NOT bringing in any new fans to the brand basically killing the future of the franchise with greed and selfishness. Maybe someone realized they needed to cut it off now and regroup to hold any fans that might be forgiving. Maybe I’m just…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ By Mitchell Smith!

October 27, 2019October 27, 2019 Serpentorslair StaffStar Wars, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker The final trailer for Star Wars is out and we are getting close to a much anticipated ending to a Story that started over 40 years ago. I have always loved the original trilogy and was not the bit critical about the second trilogy. I took every second for what it was worth and just embraced the story and the creativity that was put into the back story of many of the main characters we grew up loving. I used to feel the first…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘Cobra Terror Drome’ By Mitchell Smith!

October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 Serpentorslair StaffG.I.Joe, Hasbro, The POP-EXPOSE, toy collecting0 comment

The Cobra Terror Drome! G.I. Joe had several bases over the years including the original 1983 base, The Flagg, and the several other mobile and stationary bases. Cobra really only had 1 large base the Terror Drome. I have seen a Terror Drome but I have never owned one and never played with one. The toy is pretty cool, and was able to retain that coolness over time. The control room is the top of the building so it is easy to set up and display. There are different rooms…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘Jabba’s Tatooine Skiff Reviewed’ by Mitchell Smith!

October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 Serpentorslair StaffStar Wars, The POP-EXPOSE, toy collecting0 comment

Star Wars The Vintage Collection Jabba’s Tatooine Skiff The new Star Wars Skiff officially hit retail shelves. I’ve been watching this one for a while. It caught my eye and I said to myself I hope this comes to retail, as I don’t like on line shopping. I still enjoy the thrill of the hunt. So as soon as I saw this one I picked one up. This is one of the first vehicles aimed at collectors that I can remember since Disney took over the franchise. There is some…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘Ancient Aliens Sn. 2’ By Mitchell Smith!

October 6, 2019October 6, 2019 Serpentorslair StaffAncient Aliens, The History Channel, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

So I started watching Ancient Aliens Season 2 and there is some very interesting history. Man has always been interested in technology, even in a primitive manure. Mankind is proving to be more advanced then previously thought. Some underwater cities have been discovered that shows that the architect and ingenuity to build some of these cities was masterfully created. Many scientists believe that man was not this advanced for the times and perhaps there were Aliens with more sophisticated equipment involved in helping build some of these major structures and…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘Sally Ride Barbie’ By Mitchell Smith!

September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 Serpentorslair StaffBarbie, The POP-EXPOSE, toy collecting0 comment

I recently saw the Sally Ride Barbie at retail, part of the inspiring Women series. I’m not one to collect Barbie, but this one caught my eye on the end cap. So I moved in for a closer inspection. Actually not bad for a Barbie. Some great points of articulation and a really cool helmet that could be swapped over to a 12 inch G.I. Joe. Maybe with a little work you could swap out the hands with some better gripping hands if you wanted to. Over all this one…

THE POP EXPOSE Netflix Series ‘The Mind, Explained’ By Mitchell Smith!

September 22, 2019September 22, 2019 Serpentorslair StaffNetflix, The Mind Explained, The POP-EXPOSE, TV0 comment

The Mind, Explained (Netflix series) The human body and the human brain have always intrigued me. Not sure if it makes me simple or complex, but all the functions of our body that make it work fascinates me. Recently though I watched the Netflix series “The Mind, Explained“, and it made me even more intrigued about the human brain and how it works. We all have the same basic make up but different parts of everyone’s brain may or may not work the same which is probably why we as…

The POP EXPOSE Discusses ‘The Toys That Made Us’!

September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 Serpentorslair StaffG.I.Joe, Hasbro, Larry Hama0 comment

I was watching the episode of The Toys That Made Us G.I. Joe last week. Man It is such a great story. The few guys who had such a passion to create G.I. Joe then pitching it and convincing someone to make toys, comics, and cartoons. Not once but twice. First the original pitch of the 12 inch Joe in the 60’s which basically was pitching a doll to boys similar to the Barbie in size, but this was not a doll, this was an Action figure. Complete with military…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘College Football 2019’ By Mitchell Smith!

September 1, 2019September 1, 2019 Serpentorslair StaffSports, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

NCAA 2019 football season is here. Can anyone beat Clemson this year? Right now the top 20 looks solid this year with a lot of notoriously big schools in the top 20. I have high hopes for my Syracuse Orange and they play Clemson week 3 at the Dome which is currently under construction getting a new fixed roof. This should be a interesting match up. Syracuse always seems to play Clemson tight and after last year when Lawrence got knocked out of the game early Syracuse was one play…