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Welcome to the Outpost. Many might argue G.I. Joe vehicles were on a decline in 1987, but this was a year I got a lot of vehicles for Christmas and it is one of my favorite years. First up on my list is one I had and it is one of the best vehicles and one that gets overlooked a lot and that is the Mobile Command Center. This thing had a ton of play value and for any Star Wars fans it had a bit of a Sand Crawler feel, so…
Read MoreCool Runnings is a 1993 film about the first ever Jamaican bobsled team. It was loosely based on the true story about the real team that competed in the 1988 Olympics in Calgary, AB. The film is very funny and very inspirational. John Candy plays the coach of the team and this was the last film Candy was able to watch with himself in it before his death. Much of the story was made up to create drama in the movie, but the real Jamaican team did start out practicing on…
Read MoreWith DC’s major cutbacks recently, and with the announcement that the DC Universe Streaming Service is ending, it has left fans wondering what will happen to their favorite shows from the network. It looks like we have good news to report on that front today as Jim Lee has announced that the shows will be moving over to HBO Max. Read more below on what we know so far and sound off with your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP! Source: Comicbookmovie “The original content that is on DCU is migrating to HBO Max,’ said Lee. “Truthfully, that’s the…
Read MoreToday we have another fantastic gallery of images of your favorite professional Cosplayer @SprSailorVirgo. She is back with her new photo set as DC’S POISON IVY! Check out all the new photos below and be sure and let @SprSailorVirgo know how much you appreciate her work!
Read MoreI Know .. I Know… I had said I would NOT be interested in these… But going to Wal-Mart and Target and coming home empty handed had a residual effect .. And I ended up getting these. I’m gonna go on the Record and say.. Im Glad I did. Sure it has its flaws, but once in hand… I dont know it has a certain “charm” to them..all on its own. The Super7 reissues are THEE Better representation of the iconic figure but what they hey… so Lets take a…
Read MoreWith The CW releasing new posters for Supergirl and The Flash this week, fans were hoping to see something for the new Superman & Lois series, and they did not disappoint. While the show will not be debuting until January of 2021, we have two new posters of Superman (Tyler Hoechlin) and his wife Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch) for you to enjoy. Check them out below and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP! SUPERMAN & LOIS — In SUPERMAN & LOIS, after years of facing megalomaniacal supervillains, monsters wreaking havoc on Metropolis, and alien invaders intent on wiping out the human race,…
Read MorePrime 1 Studio has released photos and details for their new Injustice 2 – Wonder Woman 1/4 Scale Statue. There will be the Standard Edition, a Deluxe Edition with a number of swap out parts, and a Limited Edition with an alternate costume and all of the swap out parts of the Deluxe Edition. Wonder Woman stands 21″ inches tall. The standard edition will be priced at $799 while the deluxe edition will run $999. These offerings will be slated for release between November 2021 and February 2022. Check out the photos and more…
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. Happy Friday everyone. Today I’m getting into one of the most popular G.I.Joe characters from 1982, Scarlett. Scarlett was unique in many ways in 1982. The only women on the team and she had a unique uniform, weapon, and of course she had the scarlet red hair. She has had several upgraded figures but her classic 1982 outfit has always been my favorite. Scarlett has a recent 6 inch figure that is out now and although they never made a 12 inch figure of her I recently custom made one that didn’t…
Read MoreBackground Issue 72 foreshadowed a series of event that is leading to the coming Cobra Civil War! Feel free to check out the review of Issue 72 in case you missed it. (You can catch up on other “Now You Know With YorktownJoe” reviews there as well!) On to the issue The issue picks up where the last issue left off. The Joe’s are investigating how their HQ could have been infiltrated by the Star Viper in Issue 72. Junkyard tips them off that there is something “under” the new Desert Fox 6WD and…
Read MoreWelcome to the Outpost. I haven’t looked to much into the new G.I.Joe Snake Eyes movie till recently. I was trying to not get too worked up waiting for a new release date. I caught a trailer the other day so I decided to take a look at some of the cast. A couple actors stood right out to me and I started to get excited about them and the upcoming movie. Peter Mensah is the first one I noticed. He has played parts in movies such as 300, Hidalgo, and Avatar.…
Read MoreToday Terry from Action Media Reviews takes a look at the all new Walmart Exclusive MOTU ‘Sky Sled’! Check out the video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forums and join in the conversation. As always be sure to subscribe to Action Media Reviews for all of Terry’s latest videos!
Read MoreInfinity Studio has released photos and details for their new Aquaman Life Size Bust. The skin is made on medical grade silicon, with prosthetic eyes, and artificial hair rooted throughout. They used polystone for the armor and trident. At 1/1 Scale, the bust should stand roughly 38″ tall. The busts from Infinity Studio are typically limited to around 600 or so pieces. The price will be $3,000. Check out the photos below and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP. Behold the King of Atlantis! Aquaman finally arrives with the battle armor design…
Read MoreFans still have a quite a wait in store for before the seventh season of The Flash and the sixth season of Supergirl get underway. The Flash, which usually kicks off its season in October will be delayed until January 2021. While due to Melissa Benoist’s pregnancy, Supergirl has been delayed even longer, and no official premiere date has been given at this time. In the meantime, The CW has given us two new promotional posters to enjoy. Check them out below and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP!
Read MoreSadly the six year run of Marvel’s Agents of Shield is coming to an end, and TONIGHT is the special two hour series finale titled, ‘The End is At Hand’! Check out the clip AND be sure and tell us what you thought about how the series wrapped when the show is over AFTER THE JUMP. “With their backs against the wall and Nathaniel and Sibyl edging ever closer to eliminating SHIELD from the history books, the agents must rely on their strengths to outsmart and outlast the Chronicoms. This is their…
Read MoreOn this week’s all new episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, I take a look at the G.I.Joe Cobra Earth Borer. Check out this week’s video below then MAKE THE JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!
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