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1987 Cobra Mamba Review – The Coolest Cobra Helicopter Ever? | G.I. Joe Classic Spotlight at The Outpost

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1987 Cobra Mamba with Gyro-Viper. I did get this as a kid back in Christmas of 87. This was such a cool concept vehicle and actually did create some conversation with my brothers on whether or not this thing could really fly. I would have been 12 & 1/2 at this point and my 2 brothers a couple and a few years older. It didn’t change my mind though as this was a cool Cobra…

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Remembering Hollywood Legend June Lockhart: A 100-Year Journey Through Film, Television, and Legacy

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody today I’m taking a look back at a Hollywood legend. June Lockhart was born in 1925 in New York City and passed away October 23, 2025. Lockhart was born into Hollywood as both her parents were actors. In 1938 Lockhart made her film debut as Belinda Cratchit in the film adaptation of “ A Christmas Carol”. Lockhart was also a part in the 1944 classic, “Meet Me in St. Louis”. Lockhart also had parts in films like “Son of Lassie” and “She-Wolf of London”.…

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October Monster Mash: “Terror Beneath the Surface” – Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

The Last of the Great Monsters By 1954, Universal Pictures had already given audiences Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, the Mummy, and the Wolf Man — but the studio wasn’t done yet. With Creature from the Black Lagoon, Universal dove deep into the primal fears of the unknown, blending science fiction, adventure, and horror into one unforgettable film. Directed by Jack Arnold and featuring groundbreaking underwater cinematography, Creature from the Black Lagoon introduced audiences to the Gill-man — a prehistoric amphibious humanoid discovered in the uncharted rivers of the Amazon. Half man,…

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SNEAK ATTACK AT MCM: New Retro-Cardback & Name-Only Reveals for G.I. Joe at London!

Attention, Joe collectors! At this year’s MCM Comic Con London, G.I. Joe fans got a major dose of nostalgia-meets-modern-articulation with some killer reveals. First up: full digital renders and packaging drops for the Retro Cardback line under the G.I. Joe Classified Series banner featuring: Female Crimson Guard — a bold new take on the elite Cobra force, dressed in classic crimson with modern detailing. Zap — Rafael “Zap” Melendez gets the retro treatment with his vintage-inspired deco paired with premium articulation. Crazy Legs — David “Crazy Legs” Thomas also joins…

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“UNVEILING THE LEGENDARY LEGACY: A DEEP DIVE INTO THE HISTORY OF GI JOE – 1993 | BATTLE CORPS”

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a history of the 1993 G.I. Joe Battle Corps lineup of action figures! 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!

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Casey Jones One:12 Collective Figure – TMNT’s Masked Vigilante Gets the Ultimate Mezco Toyz Upgrade!

If you’re a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan or a collector of high-end action figures, the Casey Jones One:12 Collective Action Figure from Mezco Toyz is a must-have. Retailing at $120.00 with Free USA Shipping, this figure perfectly captures the raw, street-level grit that makes Casey such a fan-favorite anti-hero. Armed to the teeth and ready for chaos, this 6.7-inch figure showcases Casey’s signature urban combat style — sleeveless red top, sweatpants, sneakers, and a white hoodie. His classic hockey mask returns, now with three interchangeable head sculpts that display…

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October Monster Mash: “The Shadow That Will Not Die” – Nosferatu (1922)

The Birth of Cinematic Horror Before Bela Lugosi’s cape, before Universal’s castles, there was Count Orlok — the rat-faced specter of death who stalked across silent film frames in 1922. Nosferatu, directed by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, wasn’t just the first vampire movie — it was the birth of horror cinema itself. A shadowy adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula (made without permission), Nosferatu took gothic terror from the page to the screen with nightmarish imagery that still chills over a century later. Because Stoker’s widow sued the producers for copyright infringement,…

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The Legendary Voice Behind Crasher from GoBots — The Incredible Career of Marilyn Lightstone!

Story by Mitchell Smith Today I’m taking a look at a name that might not ring a bell. Marilyn Lightstone was born in 1940 in Montreal, PQ. One of most famous rolls was voicing Crasher in the animated series GoBots, but she has had quite a career and has voiced many animated rolls along with live rolls. Lightstone graduated from Montreal’s McGill University which I thought about attending myself but I had a hard time learning French. After that Lightstone attended National theater school and she was on her way.…

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October Monster Mash: “She’s Alive!” – The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

The Monster Reborn Released in 1935, The Bride of Frankenstein is the crown jewel of Universal’s golden age of horror. Directed by James Whale, who also helmed the 1931 Frankenstein, the film transcends its genre to become one of the most artful, emotional, and daring works of early Hollywood. Where the original film dealt with man’s defiance of nature, this sequel delves deeper — exploring the consequences of creation, the yearning for companionship, and the tragedy of existence. The Bride of Frankenstein isn’t just about monsters — it’s about what…

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G.I. Joe. Transformers. Adult Animation: The Epic ‘Energon Universe’ Is Coming

A bold new chapter is opening for fans of action-animation. The shared franchise known as the Energon Universe—which unites the legendary brands of G.I. Joe and Transformers under the banner of mature storytelling—has taken an exciting leap off the comic-page and into development for adult animation.(Source: Deadline) Behind the scenes, powerhouse creators are writing the next evolution of this franchise. Robert Kirkman’s imprint Skybound Entertainment has partnered with Hasbro Entertainment to bring the universe to life for a more adult audience. The series adaptation is being led by Joe Henderson (known…

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October Monster Mash: “Beauty and the Beast of Skull Island!” – King Kong (1933)

The Birth of a Legend When King Kong roared onto screens in 1933, the world had never seen anything like it. Produced by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack for RKO Pictures, and featuring revolutionary stop-motion effects by Willis O’Brien, the film stunned Depression-era audiences with its scale, imagination, and emotional power. Kong wasn’t just a monster — he was a milestone. A fusion of myth and motion, of horror and heartbreak. He showed that special effects could tell stories as powerfully as actors — and that even a…

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Star Wars 

New Hot Toys Darth Vader (Mustafar) Figure Brings Anakin’s Fall to Life!

Sideshow Collectibles has revealed an incredible new Hot Toys Star Wars exclusive — the Darth Vader (Mustafar) 1/6 Scale Figure (Artisan Edition)! This stunning release captures Anakin Skywalker’s dramatic transformation into Darth Vader from Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. This highly detailed figure features wool implanted hair, moveable eyes, multiple interchangeable hands, a USB-powered red LED Lightsaber, a removable robe, and a diorama display base that perfectly recreates the fiery Mustafar setting. Pre-orders haven’t opened yet, but the figure is expected to ship between the first…

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October Monster Mash: “The Monster Born of the Bomb” – Godzilla (1954)

A Monster Forged in Fire When Godzilla (Gojira) stomped into theaters in 1954, audiences were stunned. What seemed like another monster movie turned out to be something far more profound — a film about the consequences of nuclear power, the scars of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and humanity’s uneasy relationship with science and destruction. Directed by Ishirō Honda, produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka, and brought to life by special effects genius Eiji Tsuburaya, Godzilla redefined what a monster could represent. Beneath the surface of roaring spectacle lay a story of grief, fear,…

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