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The Real Ghostbusters: When Halloween Was Forever Turns 40
The Halloween Candy Scare That Terrified the ’80s: Razor Blades, Poisoned Treats, and the Truth Parents Never Knew
Halloween in the 1980s: When Horror Meant a Trip to the Video Store
The Classified Glow-Up: Why Mainline Releases Should Be Gussied Up and Retro Versions Should Be Dead-Nuts Accurate
Sir Patrick Stewart Dies at 86: Star Trek Secrets, Professor X & an Extraordinary Life

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RIP Hulk Hogan: The Immortal Icon Who Defined a Wrestling Generation

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Another icon has fallen. Hulk Hogan was born Terry Gene Bollea in 1953 in Augusta, GA. Bollea grew up in the Tampa Bay area where he played bass guitar and was actually in a band in the Tampa area. While doing a gig 1 night Jack and Gerald Brisco approached Bollea about joining the wrestling league they were in. After bouncing around and meeting many future wrestling stars Bollea was dubbed The Hulk after Lou Ferrigno’s TV character the Incredible Hulk. In 1979 Hulk met World…

G.I.Joe SDCC 2025

G.I. Joe SDCC 2025 Booth Photo Reveals!

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

Today we have exciting photos from the SDCC 2025 G.I. Joe Classified booth! These photos depict an in hand look at previously announced figures Night Force Beachhead and Quick Kick, Slice and Dice, Budo, and the exciting new reveal of Pythona! All photos courtesy of @atoykindofmood on Instagram. Check out all of the new offerings below and let us know which you will be picking up in the comments! G.I. Joe SDCC 2025 Booth Photo Reveals!

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Mondo Unleashes Limited Edition Savage Land Rogue Figure for SDCC 2025 – Preorders Open Now!

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 Serpentorslair Stafflimited edition Rogue figure, Marvel animation toys, Marvel Rogue action figure, Mondo Comic-Con 2025 release, Mondo Marvel figures, Mondo Savage Land Rogue, Rogue 1/6 scale figure, Rogue 1/6 scale statue, Rogue figure pre-order, Savage Land Mondo figure, Savage Land X-Men collectible, SDCC 2025 exclusive, SDCC 2025 exclusives, X-Men ’97 collectible, X-Men ’97 Rogue figure0 comment

Get ready, mutant fans! For San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Mondo is diving deep into Marvel’s wild side with the reveal of the X-Men ’97 – Savage Land Rogue 1/6 Scale Figure — a limited-edition collectible that’s as fierce as it is fabulous! Available now for preorder on Mondo’s website, this stunning figure brings Rogue back for an all-new adventure in the prehistoric wilderness of the Savage Land. Packed with detailed accessories and fierce alternate portraits, this collectible is a must-have for any serious Marvel fan. CLICK HERE TO ORDER The…

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Legendary Rock Star Ozzy Osbourne Passes Away At Age 76

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1970s rock bands, Black Sabbath, Black Sabbath lead singer, heavy metal pioneer, Ozzfest, Ozzy, Ozzy Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne 2025, Ozzy Osbourne band history, Ozzy Osbourne bat incident, Ozzy Osbourne biography, Ozzy Osbourne charity work, Ozzy Osbourne childhood, Ozzy Osbourne death, Ozzy Osbourne early life, Ozzy Osbourne farewell tour, Ozzy Osbourne legacy, Ozzy Osbourne live shows, Ozzy Osbourne solo career, Ozzy Osbourne voice, rock and roll legend, The Osbournes reality show, The Prince of Darkness0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith All aboard The Crazy Train. John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne was born in 1948 in England. Dubbed The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy just finished up his farewell tour just weeks before his death 7/22/2025. Ozzy grew up poor and suffered a troubled childhood. By the age of 17 Ozzy had been bullied, sexually abused, attempted suicide, dropped out of school, worked general labor jobs, robbed a clothing store and spent 6 months in jail for his acts. In 1967 Ozzy’s life took a turn when he was…

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Beloved Star of The Cosby Show, Passes Away at 54

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s sitcom stars, 80s television, actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, childhood TV shows, Cosby Show actor dies, Cosby Show cast, Cosby Show memories, Cosby Show Theo, Cosby Show tribute, Huxtable family, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Malcolm-Jamal Warner death, Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowning, Malcolm-Jamal Warner legacy, Malcolm-Jamal Warner obituary, RIP Malcolm-Jamal Warner, The Cosby Show, Theo Huxtable, TV star passes away0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Malcom-Jamal Warner best known as Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show”, has sadly passed away at the age of 54. Warner who was born in 1970 in New Jersey started acting at age 9. After several small rolls he auditioned for Theo Huxtable on the final day of auditions and landed the part. The show was super popular during its entire run from 1984 to 1992. Warner won best young supporting actor and best young actor awards on The Cosby Show. Although Warner had success after…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

1989 G.I. Joe Slaughters Marauders Armadillo Tank Review | Half The Battle

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1989 G.I. Joe vehicles, Armadillo Tank, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe tank, G.I. Joe toy review, G.I. Joe YouTube review, GI Joe 1989, GI Joe Armadillo review, GI Joe fan channel, GI Joe vehicle spotlight, Half The Battle, Slaughters Marauders, Slaughter’s Marauders Armadillo, vintage GI Joe vehicles0 comment

On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, I review the 1989 G.I. Joe Slaughters Marauders Armadillo Tank! 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!

Hello My Baby, Goodbye My Sanity: The Wild Legacy of Michigan J. Frog

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffcartoon history, Chuck Jones frog, classic cartoons, Hello My Baby frog, Looney Tunes characters, Looney Tunes history, Michigan J. Frog, Michigan J. Frog songs, Michigan J. Frog voice actor, One Froggy Evening, Warner Bros cartoons0 comment

There are few cartoon characters with a history as strange, short-lived, and oddly profound as Michigan J. Frog. He’s the top-hatted, cane-swinging amphibian with a voice that could fill an opera house and an attitude straight out of vaudeville. Though he only starred in a single classic cartoon, this frog left an outsized impression on animation history—and even became the face of an entire television network. A Star Is Hatched: “One Froggy Evening” Michigan J. Frog made his debut in the now-iconic 1955 Merrie Melodies cartoon One Froggy Evening, directed…

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A Real American Hero: Jake Larson Passed Away At Age 102

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff102-year-old veteran, American hero, American military hero, D-Day hero Jake Larson, D-Day veteran, honoring Jake Larson, Jake Larson, Jake Larson D-Day, Jake Larson France trip, Jake Larson Luke Bryan concert, Jake Larson obituary, Jake Larson RIP, Jake Larson TikTok, Jake Larson tribute, TikTok WWII stories, WWII hero passes away, WWII remembrance, WWII vet TikTok star, WWII veteran, WWII veteran stories0 comment

Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at a great America Hero WWII vet Jake Larson who passed away July 17th 2025 at the age of 102. Larson who gained recent recognition over the past few years on TikTok told many stories of D-Day and the days after fighting in many battles. Larson who recently traveled back to France was received with wild admiration from young and old. He also was featured at the beginning of a Luke Bryant concert and was so humble to be receiving such love after…

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The Rise and Fall of Late-Night Talk Shows—A Cultural Cornerstone Fades Away

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff2025 TV trends, Colbert 2025, decline of network TV, end of late night TV, history of late night TV, influence of late night TV, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, late night entertainment, late night programming changes, late night show decline, late night show history, late night talk genre, late night talk hosts, late night talk shows, late night television, network TV viewership decline, political commentary impact, political commentary in late night, pop culture late night, Stephen Colbert cancelation, Steve Allen, TV talk show evolution0 comment

For decades, late-night talk shows served as America’s bedtime stories—broadcasted with warmth, wit, and a wink just before the lights went out. The genre was born in the golden era of television, a mix of news, variety, and comedy carefully balanced to entertain the masses without polarizing them. But in 2025, the story that once comforted millions each night seems to have reached its final chapter. The rich history of late-night talk shows began in 1954 with Steve Allen, the first host of The Tonight Show. Allen invented the format…

2002 V10 Duke: The Puffy Powerhouse of G.I. Joe?

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff2000s G.I. Joe toys, 2002 V10 Duke review, Beetlejuice head sculpt G.I. Joe, classic Joe weapon swap, collectible G.I. Joe figures, Duke action figure versions, Duke G.I. Joe figure history, early 2000s G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe action figures, G.I. Joe boots insignia, G.I. Joe Duke 2002, G.I. Joe fan review, G.I. Joe figure spotlight, G.I. Joe legacy figures, G.I. Joe The Outpost, G.I. Joe toy collection, non removable helmet Duke, Power of the Force G.I. Joe comparison, V10 Duke figure analysis, vintage G.I. Joe review0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at G.I. Joe 2002 V10 Duke. Some of the 2002 figures kind of remind me of the Star Wars Power of the Force figures. A little puffy perhaps with a Beetlejuice head. Not the best version of Duke out of his 50+ versions, but this figure does have some nice qualities though. I particularly love the boots with the GI Joe insignia. It is very sharp and makes the figure pop. I couldn’t find the proper weapon…

Hasbro Unveils SDCC 2025 Transformers Exclusive: Void Rivals Jetfire Set Debuts at ACG Hong Kong

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffACGHK 2025, Darak and Solila figures, G1 Jetfire tribute, Hasbro ACG Expo Hong Kong, Hasbro Fans Expo, Hasbro SDCC exclusives, Hasbro Transformers Jetfire, Jetfire Skyfire toy, limited edition Jetfire, San Diego Comic-Con 2025 exclusives, SDCC 2025 Transformers Exclusive, SDCC toys 2025, Transformers collectible figures, Transformers fans expo, Transformers limited edition, Transformers SDCC 2025, Transformers Void Rivals set, Void Rivals action figures, Void Rivals comic exclusive, Void Rivals Jetfire0 comment

Get ready, Hasbro and Transformers fans—one of the most exciting exclusives of the year is here! The Hasbro Fans Expo x ACGHK is set to bring the heat with an electrifying debut at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2025, introducing a limited-edition Transformers Void Rivals Jetfire with Darak and Solila set that’s already creating buzz worldwide. A Historic First: Jetfire Meets Void Rivals Inspired by the explosive 2023 Transformers: Void Rivals comic series, this exclusive set commemorates the revival of the Transformers universe. The story brings together alien characters Darak and…

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Transformers & Diaclone Ultra Magnus: A Deep Dive with Ken from ToyKennections!

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffClassic Transformers toys, Diaclone to Transformers, Diaclone Ultra Magnus, Ken ToyKennections, Ken Transformers video, ToyKennections, Transformers collectors, Transformers G1 history, Transformers history, Transformers origins, Transformers toy history, Transformers YouTube channel, Ultra Magnus Diaclone, Ultra Magnus evolution, vintage Transformers toys0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections discusses the history of Transformers and Diaclone Ultra Magnus! 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!

Spinning Into History: The Untold Truths Behind Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1970s superhero shows, ABC Wonder Woman pilot, DC Comics TV history, Lyle Waggoner Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter Wonder Woman, superhero TV show origins, Wonder Woman casting secrets, Wonder Woman legacy, Wonder Woman trivia, Wonder Woman TV series0 comment

When you think of Wonder Woman on TV, the image of Lynda Carter twirling into her iconic red, white, and blue costume is almost universal. But the road to the 1970s Wonder Woman television series was anything but straightforward. Behind the glittery lasso and invisible jet was a tale of network doubts, last-minute casting decisions, and groundbreaking influence that helped shape superhero television for decades to come. From Comic Panels to Primetime Before Lynda Carter’s version of the Amazonian princess ever graced our screens, the idea of adapting Wonder Woman…

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ThunderCats Ultimates Mumm-Ra (Black and Red) 7-Inch Action Figure

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffAncient Spirits of Evil figure, black and red Mumm-Ra figure, highly articulated Mumm-Ra, limited edition Mumm-Ra, Mumm-Ra action figure, Mumm-Ra exclusive colorway, Mumm-Ra red and black, Mumm-Ra the Ever Living, Mumm-Ra ULTIMATES toy, Super7 Thundercats, Sword of Plun-Darr, Thundercats collectible figure, ThunderCats Super7 collectibles, ThunderCats ULTIMATES Mumm-Ra, ThunderCats villain figure0 comment

ThunderCats Ultimates Mumm-Ra (Black and Red) 7-Inch Action Figure: CLICK HERE AND ORDER YOURS! If you thought that Mumm-Ra the Ever Living was intimidating before, wait until you see him in this menacing black-and-red colorway! The latest 7” scale, highly articulated ThunderCats ULTIMATES! Mumm-Ra the Ever Living is inspired by the classic animated television series and features the master of magic in an exclusive black and red colorway. The demon priest also comes with multiple interchangeable heads and hands, as well as an assortment of accessories including two versions of…

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Vintage Power Unleashed: Classic Toy-Style ThunderTank & Panthro Smash Into Pre-Orders!

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff27 inch ThunderTank, classic toy color ThunderTank, Panthro 7 inch figure, Super7 Panthro pinless joints, Super7 ULTIMATES ThunderTank, ThunderCats 80s nostalgia, ThunderCats Amazon preorder, ThunderCats Ho collectors, ThunderCats ThunderTank vintage, ThunderCats vehicle preorder, ThunderTank November 2025 release0 comment

ThunderCats, HO! Super7 has unleashed the ULTIMATES! ThunderTank + Panthro (Classic Toy Deco) set, and pre-orders are already roaring on Amazon. Drenched in the bold colors of the original ’80s toy line, this colossal 27″-long, 17″-wide battle wagon rolls in with opening cargo doors, an articulated jaw, working wheels, and room for up to six ULTIMATES! figures. The star mechanic himself—Panthro—gets an all-new 7″ sculpt featuring pin-less elbows and knees for maximum poseability, two interchangeable portraits, swap-out hands, and his signature nunchucks. Both vehicle and figure come bundled for $500, with launch day set for…