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The Movie Where Tim Allen Accidentally Kills Santa—And It’s Fine

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A Surprisingly Sweet, Slightly Unhinged Look Back at The Santa Clause (1994) Let’s address the reindeer on the roof right away: The Santa Clause (1994) begins with a man accidentally causing Santa Claus to fall off a house and die. And the movie just… keeps going. No sirens. No investigation. Just a legal fine print loophole that says, “Congrats, you’re Santa now.” And somehow—against all logic, sanity, and OSHA regulations—it totally works. This movie is wild, heartfelt, weirdly existential, and peak mid-’90s Disney energy wrapped in Christmas tinsel. Tim Allen…

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Step in Time for 100 Years of Dick Van Dyke

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Story By Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at 100 years with Dick Van Dyke. He was born Dec 13th 1925 which happened to fall on a Sunday. Van Dyke who was born in Missouri grew up in Danville, Illinois. He attended school there where he was active in the choir and the drama club. Van Dyke dropped out of high school to enlist in the military during WWII. He later went back to complete his schooling in 2004. Van Dyke started out as a radio host…

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Hut, Hut, Hype! Why Captain Grid-Iron Needs the Classified Call-Up

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Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. I’ve been looking at 1990 figures lately. This was a great year and many cool characters came from this year. Hasbro has done a nice job releasing a number of Vipers such as the Saw Viper and the Range Viper who still is a hard to get Classified figure for what ever reason. On the Joe side I have mentioned a couple cool figures and Hasbro has not yet tapped into the 1990 line up of Joes to release innClassified figures. Salvo,…

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The OG Grinch Who Stole Our Hearts (and the Roast Beast)

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A Mean, Green, Absolutely Timeless Look Back at How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) Before there were live-action remakes, full-length animated reboots, and endless Grinch merchandise covering every shelf in December, there was the original animated TV special: How the Grinch Stole Christmas!—and in my humble opinion, nothing has ever topped it. This 25-minute slice of Seuss-powered perfection didn’t just give us the definitive Grinch…it created the Grinch as a holiday icon. And somehow, nearly sixty years later, it still feels just as sharp, just as funny, and just as…

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Ebenezer Scrooge—Now 100% More Duck-Like

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A Wholesome, Hilarious Look Back at Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983) If you grew up in the ’80s (or were raised by someone who definitely did), there’s a very good chance that Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983) was your first exposure to A Christmas Carol. And honestly? What an incredible way to be introduced to it. Before I ever saw foggy Victorian streets or ghostly silhouettes in black-and-white, I saw Scrooge McDuck slamming doors on charity workers, barking at Bob Cratchit, and counting his money like his life depended on it—which, let’s…

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When Halloween Tried Christmas and Things Got Weird

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A Spooky, Sparkly, Somehow Cozy Look Back at The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) There are Christmas movies that wrap you up in warmth and tradition… and then there’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)—the film that looked at both Halloween and Christmas, smashed them together like action figures, and said, “Let’s see what happens.” And what happens is weird, wonderful, musical, dark, romantic, creepy, festive, and somehow comforting all at the same time. This isn’t a movie you simply watch—it rewires your seasonal personality. You don’t choose when to think about…

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SUPERGIRL Trailer Breakdown: “Woman of Tomorrow” Soars into the DCU with Grit, Humor & Cosmic Chaos

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Today marks a monumental moment for fans of the DC Universe — the first official trailer for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow has just dropped, and it’s already exploding across socials like a supernova. This isn’t just a first look — it’s a full-on cinematic declaration that Kara Zor-El’s solo journey will be one of the boldest entries in the DC Studios lineup yet. From the very first frame, Milly Alcock steps into the spotlight as Kara Zor-El, a Supergirl unlike any we’ve seen before — raw, messy, and human in…

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The Animated Christmas Special That Gave Us the Saddest Tree Ever

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A Gentle, Jazzy, Existential Look Back at A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) There are Christmas specials that hit you with sparkle, noise, and “holiday cheer” turned up to eleven—and then there’s A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), the quiet kid in the corner who somehow ends up being the most important voice in the room. This little animated special doesn’t shout. It barely even raises its voice. And yet, for nearly sixty years now, it has managed to say more about Christmas than most big-budget holiday movies ever will. And yes……

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“You’ll Believe a Man Can Fly”: Celebrating 47 Years of Christopher Reeve’s Superman Legacy

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December 10th marks a historic moment in cinematic history — the day the world was introduced to Christopher Reeve as Superman in 1978. Forty-seven years later, his performance remains the gold standard by which all superhero portrayals are measured. When Superman: The Movie premiered on December 10, 1978, audiences were stunned not only by the groundbreaking visual effects but by Reeve’s perfect embodiment of both the Man of Steel and mild-mannered Clark Kent. He brought charm, sincerity, vulnerability, and heroism to a character many thought impossible to translate believably to…

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The Christmas Movie That Ruined Midnight Snacks Forever

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A Chaotic, Cozy, Creature-Filled Look Back at Gremlins (1984) There are Christmas movies that fill you with warm fuzzy feelings… and then there’s Gremlins (1984)—the holiday film that taught an entire generation three extremely important life rules: don’t feed after midnight, don’t get them wet, and absolutely never assume a Christmas gift is safe just because it’s cute. This movie is festive, funny, horrifying, adorable, and completely unhinged in the most perfect ’80s way. And yes—it is 100% a Christmas movie, even if it comes with jump scares and small-scale…

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Heroes in a Half Shell Reimagined: Mezco Unveils One:12 Collective TMNT 1990 Movie Figure Set

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Mezco has officially opened pre-orders for their highly anticipated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990 Movie) One:12 Collective figure set, bringing the beloved brothers from the classic film to life in an extraordinary 4-pack. Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael arrive loaded with accessories, multiple portraits, expressive articulation, and their iconic weaponry. Priced at $350, this deluxe set is slated for release between July and September 2026. A Cinematic Classic Reborn in Collectible Form Celebrating the Turtles’ legendary 1990 big-screen debut, Mezco translates the film’s gritty realism and charm into stunningly detailed,…

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Yes, It’s a Christmas Movie—Now Pass the Explosions A Loud, Sweaty, Surprisingly Cozy Look Back at Die Hard (1988)

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Every December, like clockwork, the same argument erupts across living rooms, group chats, and comment sections everywhere: Is Die Hard really a Christmas movie? And every year, I sit back, sip whatever warm drink is nearby, and confidently say: yes. Yes, it absolutely is. No amount of carols, claymation specials, or Hallmark snowfall is going to convince me otherwise. Die Hard (1988) just happens to celebrate Christmas with machine guns, glass-filled feet, and explosive shrapnel—and honestly, that’s part of the charm. At the center of all this beautiful chaos is…

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Forgotten 90’s GI Joe Gem: Why STRETCHER Deserves a Classified Comeback!

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Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at 1990 G.I. Joe Stretcher. Stretcher was a bit past my prime, but he was one of the first 1990 figures that stood out to me when I got into collecting. He just has a unique uniform and came with cool accessories. Stretcher was the main medic in the cartoon during this time so he was a character that wasn’t just a background character. Stretcher is probably not a first choice for a 90’s GI Joe Classified…

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