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October Monster Mash: “Wings of the Divine!” – Mothra (1961)

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A Goddess Among Monsters When Mothra fluttered onto Japanese screens in 1961, audiences were already familiar with city-smashing giants like Godzilla and Rodan. But this new creature — a colossal, radiant moth born of legend — brought something entirely new to the kaiju genre: grace, mysticism, and moral depth. Directed by Ishirō Honda, written by Shinichi Sekizawa, and produced by Toho Studios, Mothra reimagined the monster movie as a modern myth — a story not of mindless destruction, but of faith, exploitation, and nature’s retribution. The Story: Song of the…

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October Monster Mash: “Beware the Blob!” – The Blob (1958)

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The Monster That Ate Everything Few monsters from the 1950s embody the era’s fear and fun quite like The Blob. Released in 1958, this independently produced gem slithered its way into drive-in theaters and became one of the most beloved creature features of all time. Starring a young Steve McQueen in his first major role, The Blob captured the imagination of audiences with its bizarre premise — an alien organism that grows larger with every victim it consumes — and its blend of wholesome Americana and creeping cosmic dread. While…

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October Monster Mash: “The Colossal Turtle from the Fire of Hell!” – Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965)

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Japan’s Other Giant Awakens By 1965, Godzilla had already conquered Japanese screens, inspiring a tidal wave of monster films that thrilled audiences with destruction and spectacle. But Daiei Studios — eager to compete with Toho’s kaiju empire — unleashed a new behemoth: Gamera, the giant flying turtle who breathed fire and fed on flames. Directed by Noriaki Yuasa and produced by Masaichi Nagata, Gamera, the Giant Monster (Daikaijū Gamera) began as a straightforward creature feature but evolved into one of Japan’s most beloved monster franchises. Though later sequels would portray…

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October Monster Mash: “Terror on Ice!” – The Thing from Another World (1951)

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The Cold War Meets Cold Fear Long before John Carpenter’s 1982 version terrified audiences with grotesque body horror, The Thing from Another World (1951) froze the imaginations of moviegoers with a different kind of terror — unseen, intelligent, and unrelenting. Produced by Howard Hawks and directed by Christian Nyby (with Hawks heavily influencing the production), the film took its cue from John W. Campbell Jr.’s 1938 novella Who Goes There? and crafted one of the first truly great science fiction horror films of the Atomic Age. Set not in deep…

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October Monster Mash: “Help Meee!” – The Tragic Horror of The Fly (1958)

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When Science Takes a Wrong Turn In 1958, at the height of the atomic era’s fascination with technology and transformation, Twentieth Century Fox released The Fly — a film that fused scientific ambition with gothic horror and moral consequence. Starring Vincent Price, David Hedison, and Patricia Owens, this color-saturated masterpiece from director Kurt Neumann took what could have been a pulpy premise and elevated it into a deeply emotional tragedy. The film wasn’t just about a monster — it was about a man who became one in the name of…

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G.I. Joe Classified Series Wave 16 Pre-Orders Are Live – Night-Viper, Lifeline, Hit & Run, Big Lob, and Mole Rat Stage 2!

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Attention G.I. Joe fans! The next exciting wave in Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Classified Series has officially gone up for pre-order! Wave 16 delivers five highly anticipated 6-inch figures that continue to expand the ranks of both G.I. Joe and Cobra with stunning detail and premium articulation. Leading the charge is #187 Night-Viper, the stealthy Cobra trooper equipped for night operations. Joining the Joe team are #186 Edwin “Lifeline” Steen, the beloved field medic, and #188 Brent “Hit & Run” Scott, the agile assault specialist known for his rope-climbing and infiltration…

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October Monster Mash: “Madness Made Visible!” – The Invisible Man (1933)

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The Monster You Couldn’t See In 1933, Universal Pictures unleashed a new kind of terror upon the world — one you couldn’t see coming. The Invisible Man, directed by James Whale, introduced audiences to a villain unlike any other. He didn’t lurk in crypts or howl under the moonlight; he was everywhere and nowhere at once — a voice, a laugh, a madness wrapped in bandages. Starring Claude Rains in his breakout role, The Invisible Man brought to life the story from H.G. Wells’ 1897 novel and transformed it into…

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Diane Keaton Passes Away at 89!

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Story by Mitchell Smith Today I’m taking a look at Diane Keaton. Keaton was born in LA in 1946 and passed away on October 11, 2025. Keaton hit the big screen in 1970 and just 2 years later would sky rocket as Kay Adams Corleone wife of Michael Corleone in the hit movie “The Godfather”. Keaton also had rolls in movies such as “Father of the Bride” and “Mad Money”. Keaton also did voice acting in “Finding Dory” and “Green Eggs and Ham”. When you hear Diane Keaton it’s hard…

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M.A.S.K. Strikes Back: The 80s Are Roaring Into 2026!

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Get ready to rev your engines, because The Loyal Subjects are taking fans on another high-octane nostalgia trip! Earlier this year, the M.A.S.K. revival line roared back to life, and now, following a thrilling teaser at NYCC, Wave 2 has officially been revealed! This upcoming wave is pure 80s magic, featuring some of the most iconic vehicles from the legendary animated series and toy line. Fans can look forward to: Hurricane• Armored Assault Vehicle (A.A.V.) (Jackhammer)• Stealth Submarine Cycle (S.S.C.) (Piranha)• Gator Set your sights on early 2026, when these…

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October Monster Mash: “The Bells of Tragedy!” – Lon Chaney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)

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Before the Monsters, There Was a Man Before vampires, mummies, and creatures of the lagoon haunted movie screens, there was Quasimodo — the bell ringer of Notre Dame. His story wasn’t one of evil or menace, but of pain, beauty, and loneliness. In 1923, Universal Pictures released The Hunchback of Notre Dame, starring the incomparable Lon Chaney, known as “The Man of a Thousand Faces.” The film marked a turning point for Universal and the horror genre. Though not a “monster” in the traditional sense, Quasimodo became the first of…

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Diving Back to 1992: Deep Six Eco-Warrior Review & His Dolphin Sidekick!

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Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at 1992 Deep Six. Deep six V1 was one of those figures I think kids loved him or hated him. I never had him as a kid but he was a cool figure and I would have loved him. V2 Deep Six I did have as a kid and he was really cool and I have a whole team of deep sea divers now. V3 Eco Warrior Deep Six is an interesting figure with some 1992 wild…

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