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Just When You Thought It Was Safe: Remembering the Summer of Jaws (1975)

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1975 movie releases, 70s movie nostalgia, Back to the Future Jaws 19, classic shark movies, Edmund Fitzgerald 1975, Golden State Warriors 1975, Gordon Lightfoot Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, iconic movie moments, Jaws 1975, Jaws anniversary, Jaws franchise, Jaws movie cast, Jaws movie trivia, John Williams Jaws theme, Peter Benchley Jaws, Richard Dreyfuss Jaws, Robert Shaw Jaws, Roy Scheider Jaws, SNL 1975, Steven Spielberg Jaws, summer blockbuster history, Wheel of Fortune debut0 comment

Story 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…

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Blowtorch Brings the Heat: A Fiery Look at the ALL NEW G.I. Joe Classified Series Figure

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s G.I. Joe characters, Blowtorch action figure review, Blowtorch and Barbecue, Blowtorch G.I. Joe filecard, Blowtorch toy history, flamethrower action figure, G.I. Joe 1984 characters, G.I. Joe Classified Blowtorch, G.I. Joe Classified Series, G.I. Joe flame specialist, G.I. Joe flame trooper, G.I. Joe retro figure review, G.I. Joe The Outpost review, Hasbro Blowtorch figure, Hasbro G.I. Joe figures0 comment

Story 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…

A Tulsan Farewell: Honoring Gailard “Gaylord” Sartain, Oklahoma’s Beloved Character Actor

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffChuck and Bobby commercials, Ernest Goes to Camp Sartain, Ernest movies cast, Gailard Sartain Jim Varney story, Gailard Sartain obituary, Gaylord Sartain legacy, Hee Haw characters, Oklahoma film legends, Tulsa actor death, Tulsa gallery actor painter0 comment

Legendary 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…

Toss Him in the Pit!” – Sideshow Unleashes Pagetti Rook Sixth Scale Figure

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffJabba’s sail barge crew, Pagetti Rook figure, Pagetti Rook sixth scale, Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars, Sideshow Scum & Villainy line, sixth scale Star Wars figure, Star Wars Return of the Jedi collectibles, Star Wars vibrospear guard, Weequay Star Wars0 comment

Star 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…

E.G. Daily – Tommy Pickles And So Much More!

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s and 90s icons, 80s movie actresses, 90s cartoon voice actors, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters cast, animation legends, Babe Pig in the City voice cast, Dottie Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, E.G. Daily, E.G. Daily singer, EG Daily, EG Daily career highlights, female voice actors, GTA soundtrack songs, Hey Arnold voice cast, Little Rascals Froggy actress, Pee-wee's Big Adventure cast, Rugrats voice actors, Summer School movie soundtrack, The Powerpuff Girls voices, Tommy Pickles actress, Two and a Half Men theme singer, Valley Girl Loryn, voice of Tommy Pickles0 comment

Story 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…

Cobra-La Strikes! Super7 Unleashes JUNE 20TH G.I. Joe Madness!

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander Super7, Cobra-La Guard, G.I. Joe collector news, G.I. Joe Falcon, G.I. Joe ReAction, G.I. Joe toys Super7, Jinx ReAction, Once a Man Cobra Commander, Python Patrol Destro, ReAction figures 2025, Super7 G.I. Joe June 20, Super7 Ultimates G.I. Joe, Tiger Force Flint Ultimates0 comment

Yo 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:…

From Show Tunes to Speed Force: The High-Velocity Rise of Grant Gustin

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffBarry Allen actor, CW superhero shows, Grant Gustin 2024 movie, Grant Gustin biography, Grant Gustin Broadway, Grant Gustin daughter, Grant Gustin dog Jett, Grant Gustin early life, Grant Gustin fun facts, Grant Gustin Glee, Grant Gustin musician, Grant Gustin post-Flash career, Grant Gustin The Flash, Grant Gustin wife, Sebastian Smythe actor, The Flash TV series0 comment

Whether 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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Classified Intel: Energon Universe Explodes with Joe vs Cobra Chaos!

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffBaroness and Cover Girl, Brainwave Scanner, Clutch and Hound, Cobra Commander, Destro and Cobra Commander, Duke vs Cobra Commander, Energon weapons, G.I. Joe Classified, G.I. Joe Comics, G.I. Joe Energon Universe, G.I. Joe Transformers universe, Hasbro Pulse, Josh Williamson, Lenny Hasbro, Night Force, Raptor G.I. Joe, Transformers crossover0 comment

In the latest Hasbro Pulse video, we get an insider’s intel briefing straight from the minds behind the battlefield. Lenny, principal designer of the G.I. Joe Classified Line, teams up with comic writer Josh Williamson to pull back the curtain on the first six issues of the G.I. Joe Energon Universe—and let’s just say, this is not your childhood comic. From high-stakes battles to political intrigue and emotional character arcs, the Energon Universe is reinventing G.I. Joe for a new era while keeping the heart-pounding tension and classic tech that…

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Ranking All G.I. Joe Figures From 1986 on Half The Battle!

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1986 G.I. Joe figures, 80s G.I. Joe, best G.I. Joe figures 1986, G.I. Joe 1986, G.I. Joe action figures, G.I. Joe cartoon analysis, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe community, G.I. Joe episode guide, G.I. Joe fan channel, G.I. Joe Half The Battle, G.I. Joe ranking, G.I. Joe review, G.I. Joe top list, G.I. Joe toy review, G.I. Joe video series, G.I. Joe YouTube channel, Half The Battle series, vintage G.I. Joe toys, YouTube G.I. Joe content0 comment

On this week’s episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, I rank G.I. Joe 1986! 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!

Bald Ambition: How Michael Rosenbaum Shaved His Way Into TV History (and Our Hearts)

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffInside of You podcast, Lex Luthor actor, Michael Rosenbaum band, Michael Rosenbaum biography, Michael Rosenbaum career journey, Michael Rosenbaum Flash voice, Michael Rosenbaum Lex Luthor role, Michael Rosenbaum music, Michael Rosenbaum personal life, Michael Rosenbaum podcast, Michael Rosenbaum Smallville, Michael Rosenbaum trivia, Smallville cast, Smallville Lex actor, Sun Spin0 comment

For millions of fans, Michael Rosenbaum will forever be known as the sharply intelligent, dangerously charming, and utterly bald Lex Luthor on Smallville. But behind the iconic villain is a talented and versatile actor with a story full of humor, hustle, and unexpected twists. Rosenbaum’s journey from Midwestern goofball to fan-favorite antihero is as compelling as any superhero origin story. Early Life and Humble Beginnings Michael Rosenbaum was born on July 11, 1972, in Oceanside, New York, and raised in Newburgh, Indiana. Far from the glitz of Hollywood, Rosenbaum’s early…

G.I. Joe Cobra Commander Deluxe 1:10 Art Scale Limited Edition Statue

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander art scale figure, Cobra Commander classic design, Cobra Commander collectible, Cobra Commander comics and animation st, Cobra Commander deluxe statue, Cobra Commander display figure, Cobra Commander hand-painted statue, Cobra Commander limited edition, Cobra Commander resin statue, G.I. Joe 1:10 scale statue, G.I. Joe Cobra Commander statue, G.I. Joe collector statue, G.I. Joe villain statue, Iron Studios Cobra Commander, Iron Studios G.I. Joe statue0 comment

G.I. Joe Cobra Commander Deluxe 1:10 Art Scale Limited Edition Statue: Iron Studios proudly presents the G.I. Joe Cobra Commander Deluxe 1:10 Art Scale Limited Edition Statue, bringing to life the notorious leader of the COBRA organization in striking detail. Posed in a commanding and sinister stance, this Deluxe edition features a richly detailed base adorned with symbols of his control and ambition. Expertly crafted from high-quality resin, the statue is hand-painted and sculpted with precision, capturing the classic design elements of his reflective helmet, tactical uniform, and menacing presence…

Justice in a Cape: Mezco’s One:12 Animated Batman Strikes Gotham in Style!

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffBatman action figure preorder, Batman Animated Series toys, Batman cape posing wire, Batman collectible 2026, Batman The Animated Series figure, Bruce Timm Batman figure, BTAS Mezco Batman, Gotham City Batman figure, Mezco 2026 releases, Mezco Batman 1/12 scale, Mezco Batman Animated Series, Mezco One:12 Batman accessories, Mezco soft goods Batman, Mezco Toyz Batman, One:12 Collective Batman0 comment

Mezco Toyz drops a major shadowy surprise today with the reveal of their One:12 Collective Batman: The Animated Series – Batman figure! Fans of Bruce Timm’s noir masterpiece can now bring the Dark Knight to life in 1/12 scale, styled with Mezco’s signature soft goods craftsmanship and an arsenal fit for Gotham’s greatest protector. Retailing for $116 USD and shipping in January 2026, this highly articulated figure (over 28 points!) stands approximately 17cm tall and includes three expressive head portraits, a wired poseable cape, and 11 interchangeable hands for total…

Cross Country vs. Klepto-Cobras: G.I. Joe Closes Out ’86 with Sewer Shenanigans!

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s G.I. Joe episodes, Cobra Commander 1986, Cobra secret society, Cross Country G.I. Joe, Firefly G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 1986, G.I. Joe Cartoon, G.I. Joe episode review, G.I. Joe sewer chase, G.I. Joe The Movie setup, Havoc vehicle destroyed, Indiana Jones style episode, Into Your Tent I Will Silently Creep, Outpost G.I. Joe review, Storm Shadow vs Cross Country, Tele Vipers0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the last episode of the G.I. Joe Cartoon in 1986, episode 30 “Into your tent I will silently creep”. 1986 started out with one of my favorite mini series “Arise Serpentor Arise” and finished with a episode that didn’t quite close out the year. Never the less this episode starts out with Cross Country and the Joes being attacked in the snow by a bunch of Tele Vipers with short sleeves on. In the end they…

Larger Than Life: The Towering Truth About André the Giant You Never Knew

June 14, 2025June 14, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s wrestling legends, 80s wrestling icons, André the Giant, André the Giant biography, André the Giant drinking stories, André the Giant fun facts, giant wrestler facts, Princess Bride Fezzik, wrestling history, WWE superstars, WWF Hall of Fame0 comment

When you think of 1980s wrestling icons, one name stands head and shoulders above the rest—literally. André the Giant was more than a WWE legend; he was a pop culture phenomenon, an international curiosity, and by all accounts, one of the most beloved big men to ever grace the squared circle or the silver screen. Standing at a reported 7 feet 4 inches tall and weighing over 500 pounds at his peak, André René Roussimoff—better known simply as André the Giant—was born in 1946 in a small village in France.…

Yo Joe in the ’90s: Ken Time-Travels to 1990 G.I. Joe Glory!

June 14, 2025June 14, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1990 G.I. Joe lineup, 90s G.I. Joe toys, G.I. Joe 1990, G.I. Joe action figures, G.I. Joe collectibles, G.I. Joe history, G.I. Joe toy review, G.I. Joe video, G.I. Joe YouTube, Hasbro G.I. Joe, Ken ToyKennections, retro G.I. Joe, ToyKennections, ToyKennections YouTube channel, Vintage G.I. Joe0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections explores the history of G.I. Joe’s 1990 offerings! 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!