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Real American Tariffs: Higher Prices Are There!

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffaction figure price increase 2025, adult action figure collectors, Chinese toy sellers Amazon eBay, G.I. Joe Classified prices, Hasbro price changes, import toy market 2025, Marvel Legends cost 2025, Masters of the Universe figures, Mattel figure costs, tariffs on Chinese toys, toy collecting community news, toy collector news 2025, toy industry price hikes, toy tariffs explained, Transformers Action Figures0 comment

If you’re an adult collector in 2025—whether you’re hunting down that elusive G.I. Joe Classified figure, building a wall of Marvel Legends, or completing your Masters of the Universe shelf—brace yourself. The prices are going up. And not just a little. Thanks to the newest round of U.S. tariffs on imports from China, the cost of your favorite hobby is taking a real hit. Tariffs on Chinese goods have now skyrocketed to as high as 145%, which is pushing up prices on nearly everything, including our beloved action figures (AP…

Revisiting Loaded Weapon 1 (1993): A Star-Studded Spoof That Nailed ’90s Action Comedy

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff90s movie spoofs, action comedy spoof, Basic Instinct spoof, best 90s spoof movies, Bruce Willis cameo, classic comedy movies, comedy movie spoof, Die Hard spoof, Dirty Harry spoof, Emilio Estevez Loaded Weapon, free comedy movies on Tubi, funny police comedies, hilarious 90s movies, Hot Shots, Loaded Weapon, Loaded Weapon 1, Loaded Weapon 1993, Loaded Weapon cast, movie spoofs from the 90s, movies like Lethal Weapon parody, Naked Gun, parody action movies, Rambo parody, Samuel L Jackson spoof, Scary Movie, Tim Curry comedy, Tubi free movies, underrated spoof movies, Whoopi Goldberg cameo, William Shatner comedy0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Today I’m taking a look back at the 1993 spoof Loaded Weapon. Is it me or do we not see spoofs anymore? This was a great time with many spoofs like “Naked Gun”, “Hot Shots”, and “Scary Movie” hitting the big screen. I think it gave a lot of actors a chance to work on something fun and completely ridiculous picking out things that didn’t quite add up in some of the great action movies. I think it would be a great party to have a…

Kolchak: The Night Stalker – The Groundbreaking TV Series That Paved the Way for the Paranormal Boom

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Before The X-Files made government conspiracies and alien abductions cool, before Mulder and Scully whispered about the unexplained in darkened hallways, there was one rumpled, fearless journalist with a tape recorder, a press pass, and a nose for the bizarre—Carl Kolchak. Premiering in 1974, Kolchak: The Night Stalker only lasted one season, but its impact on pop culture and genre television is seismic. Equal parts noir, horror, and journalistic crusade, the show broke ground by treating the supernatural not as fantasy—but as terrifying, persistent fact hiding in the shadows of…

Black Series Ki-Adi-Mundi Review – Star Wars 6-Inch Figure Detail Breakdown | Hondo’s Hideout

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff6 inch Star Wars figures, Black Series Jedi review, Hasbro Black Series, Hondo’s Hideout reviews, Jedi action figures, Ki-Adi-Mundi figure, Ki-Adi-Mundi lightsaber, Ki-Adi-Mundi toy, prequel trilogy Jedi, Star Wars action figure review, Star Wars Black Series, Star Wars collectible figure, Star Wars figure photography, Star Wars Jedi figures, Star Wars toy collector0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to Hondo’s Hideout. Today I’m taking a look at the Star Wars 6 inch Black Series Ki-Adi-Mundi. I’m not sure if this is a first release or reissue figure but it has a great amount of detail. I know for me a lot of times watching a movie I don’t pay close attention to detail of the character and seeing a figure up close really enhances the character for me. When you start looking over this figure it captures the character so well right down…

Hot Toys Unveils Darth Vader Sith Apprentice Figure – Limited Edition Revenge of the Sith Collectible

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Hot Toys has just revealed an exclusive new take on Anakin Skywalker—capturing his chilling transformation into Darth Vader from Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. The Darth Vader Sith Apprentice (Artisan Edition) 1/6 scale figure stands over 12 inches tall and features 30 points of articulation, a tailored fabric outfit, and hand-rooted wool hair for added realism. This detailed figure includes movable eyes, interchangeable hands, a swap-out robotic arm, an LED light-up lightsaber, and a display stand. The standard version is limited to just 1,000 pieces and…

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HALF THE BATTLE – Visits FACTS Belgian Comic Con 2025!

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On this week’s episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, I visit FACTS Belgian Comic Con 2025! Check out this week’s video below 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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Toy Show Haul of a Lifetime! Ken from ToyKennections Shares His Epic Finds

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Today Ken from ToyKennections shares his Toy Show Haul of a Lifetime! 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 Forgotten Defenders: A Look Back at the 1988 Cobra Battle Barge”

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Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Rub a dub dub three men in a tub all adrift a sea a Techno a Toxo a Hydro Viper what a sight to see. 1988 cranked out some very cool and interesting G.I. Joe vehicles. I was fortunate enough to have a Warthog, a phantom X-19, and a couple Mean Dogs. I really enjoyed the Tiger Force and had the Tiger Fly and The Night Force, and Iron Grenadier lines were really cool. We had huge vehicles like the Rolling Thunder…

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Mattel Unveils Fall 2025 Masters of the Universe Lineup – Origins, Masterverse, and MOTU x Thundercats Crossover Revealed

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Mattel has officially revealed its full Fall 2025 lineup for Masters of the Universe, and it’s packed with power! Fans of Origins, Masterverse, and epic crossovers will be thrilled—especially with the debut of the brand-new MOTU x Thundercats collection. New looks and pre-orders are now live for select figures across these lines, with more becoming available over the next 24 hours. Expect bold sculpts, fan-favorite characters, and fresh designs that blend nostalgia with modern articulation and style. PRE-ORDER LINKS BELOW! Masters of the Universe x ThunderCats LION-O Masters of the…

Adam West: The Bright Knight Who Became a Cultural Icon

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Before the term “superhero” became a multi-billion-dollar genre, and before Batman was reimagined as a dark, brooding vigilante, there was Adam West—the man who brought a different kind of Caped Crusader to television screens and into the hearts of millions. With his distinctive voice, deadpan delivery, and undeniable charisma, West’s portrayal of Batman from 1966 to 1968 made him a pop culture legend. But behind the Bat-cowl was a man with a fascinating, often surprising life and career that extended far beyond the confines of Gotham City. From Walla Walla…

“Superman Legacy” Extended Preview Sparks Debate – But Is the Bright, Hopeful Take Exactly What We Needed?

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DC Studios dropped the extended preview of Superman: Legacy, and in true Kryptonian fashion, it sent shockwaves through the fandom. Directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel, the clip offered a more extensive look at the film’s tone, visuals, and emotional core. The response? Mixed—but passionate on all sides. Social media lit up within minutes. On X (formerly Twitter), one user posted, “Feels like a CW show with a budget. Where’s the gravitas?” Another chimed in, “I want a Superman who wrestles with…

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G.I. Joe YouTuber Gets It Wrong AGAIN!

April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s toy franchises, action figure collecting, G.I. Joe fanbas, G.I. Joe nostalgia, Hasbro G.I. Joe, Real American Hero, retro-inspired action figures, toy collecting trends, vintage G.I. Joe figures0 comment

The G.I. Joe franchise has remained an indomitable force in the toy industry for decades, captivating generations with its heroic characters and thrilling storylines. While it’s true that independent creators and fan innovations have gained momentum, the claim that nostalgia has outstayed its welcome or that “fans do the best work” overshadows corporate efforts is a sweeping generalization—especially when it comes to the G.I. Joe Classified line. It’s Chad YouTube“Evergreen intellectual properties that we’re all familiar with don’t look so green these days and a lot of fans are getting…

Val Kilmer: A Hollywood Icon’s Legacy Lives On

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s and 90s actors, Hollywood legends, Val Kilmer Batman, Val Kilmer best performances, Val Kilmer career, Val Kilmer death 2025, Val Kilmer Iceman, Val Kilmer Jim Morrison, Val Kilmer Knight Rider, Val Kilmer legacy, Val Kilmer movies, Val Kilmer obituary, Val Kilmer The Doors, Val Kilmer throat cancer, Val Kilmer Tombstone, Val Kilmer Top Gun, Val Kilmer tribute, Val Kilmer TV roles0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith When you think of eighties and nineties there are so many great actors. Among them, Val Kilmer was an interesting actor who delivering many great performances in many great films. Born in 1959 in L.A., Kilmer attended Juilliard school of drama. Initially starting in theater acting Kilmer would hit the Hollywood big screen in 1984. His first big roll came in one of my all time favorite movies “Top Gun”. There he played Iceman alongside Tom Cruise. This movie lined him up for several other great…

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Cobra Strikes Again! New G.I. Joe Classified Figures Take Over in 2025

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Cobra fans, prepare for total domination! Hasbro has unleashed a brand-new wave of G.I. Joe Classified Series figures, and—as it should be—Cobra is leading the charge! This latest lineup brings iconic villains, mercenaries, and airborne threats straight into your collection. Let’s break down what’s coming on April 15th, when you can bolster your Cobra ranks like never before. Meet the Newest Recruits in the G.I. Joe Classified Series!Dreadnok Monkeywrench – The explosives-loving Dreadnok is ready for pure chaos, wielding his signature trident harpoon and a full loadout for maximum destruction.…

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Half The Battle Reviews G.I. Joe Special Missions #11 – Join the Discussion!

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On this week’s episode of Half The Battle we REVIEW G.I. Joe Special Missions Issue #11! Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!