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Skeleton Crew in Space: Fern & KB Bring the Goonies Vibes to the Black Series

May 5, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff6 inch Star Wars figures, Black Series Fern review, Black Series KB review, Black Series Skeleton Crew, detailed Star Wars figures, Goonies in space, Hondo's Hideout Star Wars, Skeleton Crew action figures, Star Wars Black Series review, Star Wars collectible review, Star Wars Fern figure, Star Wars figure photography, Star Wars KB figure, Star Wars Skeleton Crew figures, Star Wars spinoff series, Star Wars toy blog0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to Hondo’s Hideout. Today I’m taking a look at the Star Wars 6 inch Black Series “Skeleton Crew” Fern and KB figures. Probably a lot of you gave up on Star Wars or maybe even are just Star Warsed out with all the spinoffs the past several years. I won’t lie it was hard to get into this series but I muddled through. I read one report that this series was supposed to have an eighties Goonies feel to it except set in space. By…

The True Force of Star Wars: Why Family, Loyalty, and Storytelling Won Our Hearts

May 4, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

When Star Wars: A New Hope debuted in 1977, it didn’t just become a hit—it became a worldwide phenomenon. While it’s easy to point to the groundbreaking special effects, epic space battles, and thrilling dogfights as reasons for its success, the real magic of A New Hope ran far deeper. What resonated with audiences then—and still does today—wasn’t the explosions. It was the storytelling, the loyalty between friends, and the powerful ties of family that captured hearts across the galaxy. At its core, A New Hope is a deeply human…

Star Wars The Vintage Collection Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures

May 4, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffCantina Band 3.75 inch figures, Doikk Na'ts action figure, Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes, Ickabel G’ont figure, Lirin Car’n figure, Modal Nodes collectibles, Nalan Cheel toy, Star Wars action figures, Star Wars band set, Star Wars Cantina Band figures, Star Wars Cantina playset, Star Wars fizzz instrument, Star Wars kloo horn, Star Wars music scene, Star Wars ommni box, Star Wars slitherhorn, Star Wars Tedn Dahai, super articulated Star Wars figures, Tech Mo’r figure0 comment

Get the band back together! You loved them in Star Wars – and depending on how you count, this is the whole band. Seven band members come with instruments including a stool for your ommni box! We’re signaling fanfare for the fanfar, and we hope you can get a kloo horn before they sell out. (Heck, this set has two of them!) These super articulated 3 3/4-inch figures are be just the thing for any Cantina playset or Space Bar playset of your choosing. If that weren’t enough – and it’s not…

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Fans Vote the TOP 3 Delta-17 Figures from Wave 1!

May 3, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffAction Figure Reviews, best Delta-17 figures, Collectible Action Figures, Delta-17 collectibles, Delta-17 fan vote, Delta-17 figures, Delta-17 ranking, Delta-17 toy line, Delta-17 Wave 1, fan favorite Delta-17, Ken from ToyKennections, Top Delta-17 action figures, ToyKennections, ToyKennections YouTube, Wave 1 Delta-17 picks0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections discusses the TOP 3 Delta-17 Figures from Wave 1 as voted on by the fans! Check out the video below and share your thoughts with us in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to ToyKennections channel on YouTube for all of Ken’s latest videos!

G.I. JOE: NOW & FOREVER — One Fan’s Lifelong Mission to Honor a Legendary Franchise

May 2, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffCobra G.I. Joe, Destro G.I. Joe, Duke G.I. Joe, Firefly G.I. Joe, Flint G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe animated series, G.I. Joe fan project, G.I. Joe lifelong passion, G.I. Joe Marvel Comics, G.I. Joe Now & Forever, G.I. Joe toy line, G.I. Joe vehicles, HISS tank Cobra, Mauler G.I. Joe, Roadblock G.I. Joe, Stinger Cobra, Tomahawk G.I. Joe, Wolverine G.I. Joe, Zartan G.I. Joe1 Comment

Interview By Serpentorslair Staff The year was 1983. The Cold War simmered on the evening news, Return of the Jedi was wrapping up its run in theaters, and a seven-year-old boy stood wide-eyed in the toy aisle of a department store, holding his first G.I. Joe figure—Destro. He couldn’t have known it then, but that moment would ignite a lifelong passion. For me, G.I. Joe was never just a toy line—it was a universe. A place where heroes were clearly defined, villains were theatrical and dangerous, and every battle felt…

Wax Packs and Legends: Why the 1980s Were the Golden Age of Baseball Card Collecting

May 1, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s baseball card collecting, baseball card collecting boom, baseball card hobby 1980s, baseball card nostalgia, baseball card shops 1980s, baseball cards investment 1980s, Beckett Baseball Card Monthly, Bo Jackson baseball cards, Cal Ripken Jr rookie card, classic baseball cards, Donruss baseball cards 1980s, Fleer baseball cards 1980s, Ken Griffey Jr rookie card, Mark McGwire rookie card, Score baseball cards 1980s, Topps baseball cards 1980s, Upper Deck baseball cards 1980s, vintage baseball cards 1980s0 comment

The 1980s weren’t just about big hair, neon fashion, and Saturday morning cartoons — they were also the golden age of baseball card collecting. For kids and adults alike, ripping open a fresh wax pack and finding your favorite player inside was nothing short of magic. It was a time when baseball cards were more than just cardboard; they were passports to a world filled with heroes, stats, and dreams. Several major brands defined this unforgettable era. Topps was the undisputed king, having established itself in the 1950s, but the…

Geek Chic: How Revenge of the Nerds Made Outsiders the Real Heroes

April 30, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1984 comedies, 80s college movies, 80s movie classics, Anthony Edwards nerds, Booger Revenge of the Nerds, cult classic comedies, Curtis Armstrong Booger, funny 80s movies, geek culture origins, Lamar Latrell, Lambda Lambda Lambda, Lewis and Gilbert, nerd culture movies, nerd empowerment movies, nerd pride, Revenge of the Nerds, Revenge of the Nerds legacy, Revenge of the Nerds movie, Revenge of the Nerds soundtrack, Robert Carradine Revenge of the Nerds, why Revenge of the Nerds matters0 comment

In 1984, Revenge of the Nerds burst onto the big screen and did something few comedies had dared to do before: it put the underdogs — the socially awkward, the misfits, the so-called “nerds” — front and center as the heroes. In a world dominated by jocks, beauty queens, and traditional “cool kids,” Revenge of the Nerds flipped the script and created a cult classic that still resonates today. At first glance, Revenge of the Nerds might look like a typical raunchy college comedy of its era, packed with slapstick…

Ambush and Memories: The Last Christmas of G.I. Joe at The Outpost

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1990 G.I. Joe, 90s G.I. Joe toys, Aaron McMahon G.I. Joe, Ambush action figure, Ambush figure camo tent, Ambush G.I. Joe cartoon, Ambush G.I. Joe comics, Ambush G.I. Joe figure, Ambush infantryman G.I. Joe, childhood G.I. Joe memories, classic G.I. Joe characters, G.I. Joe 1990 figures, G.I. Joe Ambush, G.I. Joe Christmas memories, G.I. Joe Classified Series Ambush, G.I. Joe nostalgia, G.I. Joe Outpost, G.I. Joe toy collecting, G.I. Joe toy memories, G.I. Joe Walnut CA, original Ambush figure, vintage action figures, vintage G.I. Joe figures1 Comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m dialing it back to 1990. I was entering high school and my G.I. Joe days were slowly fading away. I think my mom still felt bad for years we didn’t get much for Christmas or maybe she was just hanging on to her little boy. Either way this was the last year I would receive GI Joes for Christmas. It was only a handful of figures and one I received is a fan favorite. Ambush was a really cool looking…

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Today’s Secret Word Is… Ultimate! NECA’s Pee-wee Herman Figure Is Here!

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s TV show toys, Haulathon Pee-wee Herman, NECA action figures 2025, NECA collectibles, NECA Pee-wee Herman, NECA Ultimate figures, Paul Reubens Pee-wee Herman, Pee-wee Herman 7 inch figure, Pee-wee Herman action figure, Pee-wee Herman collector figure, Pee-wee Herman Haulathon.com, Pee-wee Herman Playhouse figures, Pee-wee Herman Target exclusive, Pee-wee Herman Target.com, Pee-wee Herman toy 2025, Pee-wee Playhouse collectibles, Pee-wee’s Playhouse toys, Pterri the pterodactyl toy, secret word Pee-wee Herman, Ultimate Pee-wee Herman figure0 comment

Ultimate Pee-Wee Herman 7” Scale Action Figure Today’s secret word is “Ultimate”! NECA is proud to present this Ultimate Pee-wee Herman action figure based on the late-’80s hit TV show Pee-wee’s Playhouse! The beloved character created and performed by the legendary Paul Reubens is now a 7-inch scale, fully articulated figure ready to bring Pee-wee’s quirky personality and fun-loving energy to your collection. The world of Pee-wee’s Playhouse is a surreal and delightful place filled with toys, gadgets, talking furniture, and all his puppet friends! The figure includes three interchangeable…

Boldly Going Back: How Gene Roddenberry Dreamed Up Star Trek’s Future

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1960s Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry, Gene Roddenberry Star Trek, how Star Trek was created, origins of Star Trek, Roddenberry space western, Star Trek, Star Trek communication devices, Star Trek cultural impact, Star Trek diversity, Star Trek future tech, Star Trek futuristic tech, Star Trek history, Star Trek innovation, Star Trek inspiration, Star Trek original series, Star Trek plots, Star Trek tech, Star Trek TV show, Star Trek USS Enterprise0 comment

In 1966, Star Trek hit American television screens — and science fiction would never be the same again. The brainchild of former pilot and police officer Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek: The Original Series wasn’t just a flash-in-the-pan TV show. It was a cultural revolution, a vision of a future where technology and humanity grew side by side. But how did Roddenberry create a universe so rich in story, tech, and philosophy that it still resonates almost 60 years later? Gene Roddenberry lived a life full of inspiration even before Hollywood…

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New Rabbit Holes in Collecting! TMNT & Dino-Riders Gift Box from “Treasures for Trigger”

April 26, 2025April 26, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffaction figure collecting, Dino-Riders collectibles, Dino-Riders vintage toys, Ken ToyKennections, retro toy collecting, TMNT and Dino-Riders gift box, TMNT collectibles, TMNT vintage toys, toy collecting, toy review, Toy unboxing, ToyKennections, ToyKennections YouTube, Treasures for Trigger, vintage toys0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections jumps down a New Rabbit Holes in Collecting! He shares his latest acquisition a TMNT & Dino-Riders Gift Box from “Treasures for Trigger”! Check out the video below and share your thoughts with us in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to ToyKennections channel on YouTube for all of Ken’s latest videos!

The Man of a Thousand Voices: Celebrating Mel Blanc’s Legacy

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffanimation legends, Bugs Bunny voice, classic cartoon voices, Daffy Duck voice, Hanna-Barbera voice actors, Looney Tunes voice actors, Mel Blanc, Mel Blanc biography, Mel Blanc career, Mel Blanc radio career, Mel Blanc voices, Mel Blanc Warner Bros, Porky Pig voice, voice acting history, voice of Tweety Bird0 comment

When you think of the most iconic voices in animation history, one name instantly comes to mind: Mel Blanc. Known affectionately as “The Man of a Thousand Voices,” Mel Blanc was not just a talented actor—he was the vocal heartbeat of an entire generation’s childhood. With a career that spanned over six decades, Blanc’s work with Warner Bros. and Hanna-Barbera shaped the world of voice acting like no one else before—or since. A Voice is Born Melvin Jerome Blanc was born in San Francisco on May 30, 1908, and grew…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

Explosive Origins: Spotlight on G.I. Joe’s Short Fuse!

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s G.I. Joe, classic G.I. Joe characters, G.I. Joe action figure spotlight, G.I. Joe ARAH, G.I. Joe cartoon characters, G.I. Joe character profile, G.I. Joe collector series, G.I. Joe episode recap, G.I. Joe Half The Battle, G.I. Joe Short Fuse, G.I. Joe toy review, G.I. Joe YouTube series, Half The Battle YouTube, Short Fuse review, vintage G.I. Joe figures0 comment

On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, I look at the Classic G.I. Joe character Short Fuse. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

From Mischief to Meaning: The Life and Legacy of Jay North

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1950s child actors, Bam Bam voice actor, child actor legacy, classic TV child stars, classic TV icons, Dennis the Menace 1959, Dennis the Menace actor, Hank Ketcham Dennis the Menace, Jay North, Jay North biography, Jay North cancer, Jay North Marc Summers Couch Potatoes, Jay North obituary, Jay North Simpsons, Jay North voice acting, Nick at Nite shows0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Jay North was born in 1951 in Los Angeles, CA. North’s father left when he was 4 years old and was raised by his mother Dorothy. Dorothy who worked in the business was a key roll in Jay getting noticed at an early age. Reluctant to subject her child to the vigorous lifestyle of a child actor Dorothy eventually caved and Jay started modeling and acting at a young age. After several parts on shows North would land the iconic timeless roll of Dennis the Menace…

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From Alien Worlds to Animated Icons: The Sci-Fi Legacy of Michael Ansara

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1960s sci-fi television, classic sci-fi TV actors, Michael Ansara, Michael Ansara Batman voice, Michael Ansara biography, Michael Ansara Buck Rogers, Michael Ansara cartoons, Michael Ansara Outer Limits, Michael Ansara sci-fi roles, Michael Ansara Star Trek, Michael Ansara voice acting, Mr. Freeze Batman, sci-fi actors, voice of Mr. Freeze0 comment

Michael Ansara’s unmistakable voice and commanding screen presence earned him legendary status across decades of film and television. Known to many fans for his work in science fiction and animation, Ansara built a career that effortlessly spanned genres — from Westerns to fantasy to some of the most beloved sci-fi series of all time. Born in Syria in 1922 and raised in the United States, Ansara originally studied to become a doctor, but after taking acting classes to overcome shyness, he discovered a passion that would shape the next five…