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Today The Island Viper aka “Terry” shares his JoeFest 2025 Hauls! Check out the video below, then share your thoughts and opinions in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to Action Media Reviews for all of Terry’s latest videos!
Read MoreToday Ken from ToyKennections the fellas of Delta-17 invade Joefest2025l! 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!
Read MoreFor over eight decades, Elmer Fudd has been one of the most endearing and bumbling foils in animation history. Forever on the hunt for that “wascally wabbit,” Fudd is a character defined by persistence, poor aim, and a voice that’s as iconic as it is imitated. From his early days in black-and-white shorts to his presence in modern Looney Tunes media, Elmer’s evolution is both fascinating and funny. The Birth of a Bumbler Elmer Fudd made his debut in a rough form in 1937’s “Egghead Rides Again,” under the name…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, I review the classic G.I. Joe Ninja Force Character Dojo! 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!
Read MoreAs we hit the midway mark of Yo Joe June, the G.I. Joe team at Hasbro has dropped an exciting new video giving fans a first look at the 2024 G.I. Joe Classified HasLab Rattler in hand! This epic unboxing showcases the highly anticipated Rattler along with its included Classified-scale figures: Wild Weasel, Baroness, and the Cobra Troop Gunner. Check out the full footage below and tell us—are you ready to take to the skies with Cobra’s ultimate air assault vehicle?
Read MoreIf there’s something strange in your display case… you better call Blitzway! The high-end collectible maker is relaunching its stunning line of Ghostbusters 1/6 scale figures with Version 2 updates that pack more personality, screen-accuracy, and paranormal punch than ever before. Based on the original 1984 classic, this refreshed lineup includes Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz, Peter Venkman, and Winston Zeddemore—each with all-new head sculpts, enhanced paint apps, and screen-accurate accessories. Pre-orders zapped live over the weekend, and while the special bundles sold out faster than a ghost in a trap,…
Read MoreJoin Terry from Action Media Reviews And Dan Thompson as they do Toy Talk Live! Check out the video below, then share your thoughts and opinions in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to Action Media Reviews for all of Terry’s latest videos!
Read MoreIn the golden age of 1980s animation, a time when Saturday mornings were sacred and lunchboxes doubled as pop culture billboards, one heroic roar echoed above the rest: “ThunderCats, Ho!” That unmistakable call came from none other than Lion-O, the noble and powerful Lord of the ThunderCats. With fiery red hair, the mystical Sword of Omens, and the soul of a boy trapped in a man’s body, Lion-O was more than just a leader—he was a symbol of growth, responsibility, and courage in the face of cosmic evil. A Hero…
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look back at the summer of 1975. It was a summer that saw lots of great things like the Golden State Worriers upending the Washington Bullets to claim the NBA championship. Wheel of Fortune and SNL both made their debut this year. The Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior and the following year Gordon Lightfoot released his hit song “The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald”. With all that going on in the world a certain movie hit theaters on June…
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the brand new G.I. Joe Classified Blowtorch. 1982 and 83 had great success and 1984 gave the gang at Hasbro power to really develop some cool characters like Recondo who I got as a birthday gift and Wild Weasel and the Rattler. Blowtorch was one character who really stood out with his orange and yellow suit. I did not have him as a kid but he was a great character. Blowtorch’s file says he is a…
Read MoreLegendary Tulsa-born actor Gailard “Gaylord” Sartain passed away on June 19, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving behind a storied legacy that spanned decades of television, film and local arts Though many remember him for his unforgettable roles in Hee Haw, Mississippi Burning, Fried Green Tomatoes and The Outsiders, his bond with Jim Varney and contributions to the Ernest franchise remain heartwarming, under-celebrated highlights of his career. From Cameraman to Cornfield Comedy Royalty Born in Tulsa in 1943, Sartain began his creative journey behind the camera at a local…
Read MoreStar Wars fans, Sideshow Collectibles is adding another bruiser to your Scum & Villainy display case!Pre-orders are now live for the Pagetti Rook Sixth Scale Figure, straight from Return of the Jedi. You may remember him as the leathery-faced Weequay who tried to jab Luke Skywalker into the Sarlacc Pit with a vicious vibro-spear. Now he’s ready to do the same on your collector shelf. Pre-Order Pagetti Rook on Sideshow’s WebsiteFull Product Info & Gallery This 12″ highly detailed figure is part of Sideshow’s Scum & Villainy line, celebrating the…
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at E.G. Daily. Daily was born on Sept 11, 1961 in Los Angeles,CA. Her career had taken her through a number of live characters and famous animated characters. Daily had a few rolls in the early eighties including Loryn in “Valley Girl” and Dottie from “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. Daily had a few tv rolls as minor characters in “Lavern and Shirley” and “CHiPs, but her big break came in 1991 when she became the voice of Tommy Pickles on…
Read MoreYo Joe! Super7 has just dropped a bombshell of retro-fueled action on June 20th, sending G.I. Joe fans into a frenzy with a wave of fresh ReAction and Ultimates reveals that hit every corner of your nostalgia nerve. The big headliner? COBRA-LA is officially here! That’s right — ReAction figures of the Cobra-La Royal Guard and the hauntingly mutated “Once a Man” Cobra Commander are real, and they look gloriously grotesque. Add in Lt. Falcon and Jinx to round out this animated movie-inspired lineup, and you’ve got a G.I. Joe:…
Read MoreWhether you know him as the lightning-fast Barry Allen on The Flash or the slick show choir nemesis Sebastian Smythe on Glee, Grant Gustin has spent over a decade stealing scenes—and hearts—with charm, talent, and serious range. But there’s much more to Gustin than his scarlet suit and super-speed. His journey from theater kid to superhero icon is one of hard work, versatility, and a few surprises along the way. Early Life: A Star in the Making Born Thomas Grant Gustin on January 14, 1990, in Norfolk, Virginia, he was…
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