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The Holiday Film That Made Child Neglect Hilarious

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A Loud, Clever, Eternally Rewatchable Look Back at Home Alone (1990) Some Christmas movies warm your heart. Some make you cry. And then there’s Home Alone, the holiday classic that casually asked, “What if we left a child behind… and it was actually kind of awesome?” On paper, the premise sounds horrifying. In execution, it’s one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time. And somehow, thirty-plus years later, it still works—still funny, still quotable, still perfectly timed to kick off the holiday season. At the center of it…

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Cold Snap Collectibles: ReAction’s Arctic O-Ring Invasion!

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Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost today I’m taking a look at GI Joe Reaction+ Arctic O-Ring figures. There have been several Arctic figures released lately and most tying into the 1987 GI Joe Movie. Destro, Cobra Commander, and Snake Eyes being the most recent addition. These are really cool figures and leave me thirsty for more as I rewatched GI Joe the Movie. Duke, Mainframe, and the Baroness are just a few that would be fun to see in Arctic gear. These would definitely sell and I’m…

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Clark Griswold’s Guide to Holiday Disasters (and Surviving Family)

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There are Christmas movies that aim for warmth and comfort—and then there’s National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989), a film that looks directly into the chaos of the holidays, shrugs, and says, “Yeah… this is accurate.” This movie isn’t about a perfect Christmas. It’s about the idea of a perfect Christmas, and how that idea slowly but violently collapses under the weight of family, expectations, and one man’s dangerously optimistic spirit. That man, of course, is Clark Griswold. Clark is the patron saint of dads who try too hard. He wants…

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Bill Murray vs. Christmas: Spoiler, Christmas Wins

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If you were to ask me which A Christmas Carol adaptation feels the most aggressively ’80s, I wouldn’t even hesitate. Scrooged (1988) is pure late-decade chaos—neon lights, cable TV cynicism, corporate greed, and Bill Murray firing sarcasm like it’s a competitive sport. This movie doesn’t ease you into the holiday spirit. It grabs you by the collar, insults you a little, and then—against your will—makes you feel something by the end. Bill Murray plays Frank Cross, a ruthless TV executive whose soul has been completely replaced by ratings and ego.…

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The Definitive Dickens… According to Talking Felt

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A Surprisingly Faithful, Deeply Emotional Look Back at The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) I know how this sounds, but I’ll say it anyway: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) might be the most faithful—and emotionally effective—adaptation of Dickens’ story ever put on screen. And yes, I’m fully aware that this version stars talking felt, singing rats, and a blue furry narrator who breaks the fourth wall every five seconds. Somehow, none of that undermines the story. In fact, it makes it stronger. This movie understands Dickens in a way that a…

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Shell Shocked: Mezco’s One:12 Shredder Slashes Into Pre-Orders

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Mezco Toyz has officially opened pre-orders for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Shredder One:12 Collective Figure, and this one is aimed squarely at comic-loving TMNT fans and serious 1:12 collectors. CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER! Based on Shredder’s classic comic book appearance, this release leans hard into the darker, more menacing side of the Foot Clan’s ruthless leader. Mezco’s signature soft goods, layered tailoring, and premium accessories are all present, making this a standout addition to any TMNT or Mezco One:12 display. What’s in the Box? The Shredder One:12 Collective…

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Forever Buck Rogers: Remembering Gil Gerard, the Man Who Took Us to the 25th Century

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Story By Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look Gil Gerard. Gerard was born in 1943 in Little Rock, AK and passed away 12/16/25. Gerard had a number of rolls from 1971-2016 in movies and TV. Gerard hit gold when he landed his roll as Captain William “Buck” Rogers. Before Gerard hit it big he moved to the big city where he studied drama by day and drove taxi at night to make ends meet. Gerard started doing many commercials that included a stint as the spokesman for…

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When Bing Crosby Saved Christmas with Song-and-Dance Numbers

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There are Christmas movies that feel cozy, and then there are Christmas movies that feel like an event. White Christmas (1954) is firmly in that second category. This is the kind of film that doesn’t just play in the background—it announces itself. Big songs. Big smiles. Big Technicolor sets. And right at the center of it all is Bing Crosby, crooning his way through the holidays like he personally invented December. If Christmas ever needed saving by pure musical charm, this movie was more than happy to step in and…

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How One Misfit Reindeer Became the World’s Most Famous Headlight

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Some Christmas specials don’t just become traditions—they become rituals. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) is one of those. It’s the kind of holiday TV event that feels stitched into childhood itself, the kind you could catch halfway through and still sit down without question. Claymation snow. Burl Ives’ warm narration. A glowing red nose cutting through a winter storm. It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve seen it—Rudolph still shines. Right from the start, the story sets up Rudolph as an outsider. Born with a bright red nose that literally…

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A Life in Daylight: Remembering Anthony Geary

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Anthony Geary, the legendary actor who gave daytime television one of its most iconic figures, has passed away at the age of 78. For generations of viewers, Geary wasn’t just an actor on General Hospital—he was Luke Spencer, a character who redefined what a soap opera leading man could be and forever changed the genre he inhabited. Born in 1947, Anthony Geary arrived in daytime television with a performer’s instincts sharpened by classical training and a deep respect for storytelling. When he joined General Hospital in 1978, Luke Spencer was…

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When a Magic Hat Gave Us the Coolest Christmas Icon Ever

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A Frosty, Gentle, Perfectly Old-School Look Back at Frosty the Snowman (1969) There’s something about Frosty the Snowman (1969) that feels like pure Christmas distilled into animation. It’s not flashy. It’s not loud. It doesn’t try to be clever or edgy. It just exists—softly, cheerfully, and sincerely—like a snowfall that doesn’t need to impress anyone. And yet, here we are, decades later, still humming the song, still smiling at that goofy grin, still getting a tiny lump in our throat when the sun comes out a little too strong at…

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New Star Wars The Vintage Collection Reveals Go Live

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Hasbro has officially rolled out a new wave of Star Wars The Vintage Collection figures, complete with full product details and official images. These 3.75-inch releases span the prequel and original trilogies, offering a strong mix of iconic characters and Imperial might. All of the newly revealed figures are now available to preorder through Entertainment Earth. Star Wars The Vintage Collection – Poggle the Lesser (Attack of the Clones)Available at: Entertainment Earth Poggle the Lesser joins The Vintage Collection as a highly detailed 3.75-inch figure inspired by Star Wars: Attack…

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