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On this weekends episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, It’s been a long while, but I get to talk about Gobots again! 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!
Read MoreMondo is stepping back into Eternia with the next release in its HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE™ 1/12 Scale Line, and this time, the spotlight belongs to MOTU200X Teela™. The MOTU200X Teela™ 1/12 Scale Figure Limited Edition brings the Captain of the Royal Guard to life with all the premium detail fans have come to expect from Mondo. Teela comes packed with her iconic weapons, swappable portraits, interchangeable hands, and a detailed environmental base that gives her a display presence worthy of Castle Grayskull itself. But that is…
Read MoreWhen The Transformers: The Movie hit theaters in 1986, it shocked an entire generation. Kids walked into the movie expecting another colorful adventure with the heroic Optimus Prime leading the Autobots to victory. Instead, they witnessed one of the most emotional moments in cartoon history — Optimus Prime dying after his brutal battle with Megatron. For many fans, the blame landed squarely on the shoulders of Hot Rod. The young Autobot jumped into Optimus Prime’s final fight, trying to help, but accidentally gave Megatron the opening he needed. For years,…
Read MoreOn this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, We take a look at Masters of the Universe Origins Duplico! 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!
Read MoreThere’s something strange happening to a generation of men now in their 40s and 50s. The same guys who once sat cross-legged in front of a woodgrain television eating cereal while watching cartoons on Saturday mornings are now scrolling online and turning those childhood characters into objects of adult fantasy. Characters that once represented adventure, humor, heroism, and innocence are being filtered through a lens of endless sexualization. And honestly? It’s depressing. Somewhere along the line, modern internet culture convinced people that everything must be sexualized. Nothing can simply exist…
Read MoreIT’S CRIMSON AND A WOLF! All New Order Of The Crimson Moon Trooper Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!
Read MoreBy Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios To understand 1986, the nexus point of G.I. Joe, I think it’s important to understand what the line had in mind when it came to the brand as a whole. A major change was afoot at Hasbro’s brain trust, and they were pushing the idea of a new leader for Cobra to emerge in the G.I. Joe Movie. Starting a ground campaign for this was the five-part mini-series that kicked off Season 2 of the Sunbow cartoon: Arise, Serpentor, Arise. Anyone who knows…
Read MoreJada Toys has officially unveiled a new version of Blanka with the upcoming Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers – Blanka (Player 2) 1/12 scale figure. This electrifying release comes packed with two interchangeable portraits, two sets of hands, and a signature shock effect piece to bring his power to life. The figure will be a Big Bad Toy Store exclusive, with pre-orders kicking off April 13 at 12:00 PM EST (9:00 AM PST) exclusively through Big Bad Toy Store. ORDER HERE Ultra Street Fighter 2: The Final Challengers…
Read More“Ready… contender! Ready… gladiator!”With those booming words, American Gladiators exploded onto television screens and quickly became one of the most unforgettable action shows of the late ’80s and early ’90s. It wasn’t just a competition—it was a spectacle. A modern-day coliseum where everyday people battled larger-than-life warriors with names like Nitro, Ice, and Zap. And those Gladiators? They weren’t actors playing a role. They were the show. The original Gladiators came from diverse athletic backgrounds—bodybuilders, track stars, football players, and fitness competitors. Standouts like Nitro (Dan Clark), Ice (Lori Fetrick),…
Read MoreStory by Destro Designs / Viper Den Studios “Ain’t no such things as half-way crooks” is one of the many killer lines from The Infamous queens bridge rap-duo Mobb Deep. A Soundtrack to stick up kids everywhere, and one my favorites. But this sentiment rings true when I think about how people of all ages feel about Gi Joe. Whether youre in my age ranges of 40-50, which is the sweet spot for getting the main years of the toy line in real time as well as the prime time…
Read MoreCLICK HERE AND ORDER NOW! “Good and Evil are just subjective terms. Without honor, both sides are meaningless.” Cunning, ruthless, and battle hardened… nothing phases the perpetually cold demeanor of Shadow Dragon, leader of the Dark Shadows. His history seems to be an intentional enigma. What is known is that he wields deadly martial arts weaponry and performs hand to hand combat with effortless grace, yet no one is able to pinpoint the origin of how he mastered all of this so proficiently. As the enemy of Delta-17, Shadow Dragon employs…
Read MoreThere’s a special kind of G.I. Joe episode that ages sideways—the kind that seems like a goofy premise as a kid, then turns into a knowing wink when you rewatch it as an adult. “Lights! Camera! Cobra!” is exactly that. On the surface, it’s a Hollywood romp: the Joes get hired as technical advisers for a movie called “The G.I. Joe Story”, and Cobra predictably turns the set into a battleground. But underneath the stunts and slapstick, the episode is quietly about something bigger: how mass media—TV, movies, “hero stories”—can…
Read MoreIf the Turtles were forged in shadow, then Raphael is the flame that refuses to go out. He is anger sharpened into purpose, loyalty wrapped in spikes and sarcasm, and raw emotion given shape behind a red bandana. Raphael doesn’t just fight — he erupts. He is the unpredictable heartbeat of the Ninja Turtles, the storm that breaks before calm can settle, and the warrior who feels everything more deeply than he’ll ever admit. Raphael is the Turtle who stands alone even when he’s surrounded by family. His temper flares…
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1987 Cobra Mamba with Gyro-Viper. I did get this as a kid back in Christmas of 87. This was such a cool concept vehicle and actually did create some conversation with my brothers on whether or not this thing could really fly. I would have been 12 & 1/2 at this point and my 2 brothers a couple and a few years older. It didn’t change my mind though as this was a cool Cobra…
Read MoreHot Toys has announced an exciting addition to their Star Wars line—the Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Purge Trooper Commander 1/6 Scale Figure! This impressive collectible is based on the fierce Imperial Troopers seen in the popular Jedi Survivor video game. Standing at 11.8 inches tall, the figure is designed with an incredible 30 points of articulation, making it ideal for dynamic posing and display. One of the standout features is the Purge Trooper Commander’s LED visor helmet, which adds a striking light-up effect to bring out the character’s intimidating presence.…
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