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Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the classic Mattel Masters Of The Universe Zoar and Screech 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!
Read MoreMezco is celebrating Batman Day with an exciting new release: a 5 Points Batman ’89 set. You have the option to grab the Batmobile on its own or as part of a set featuring three iconic figures—Batman, The Joker, and a Joker Goon. The full set is priced at $110, while the Batmobile by itself is available for $50. The estimated shipping date is around April 2025. Keep reading for images and more details, and click the link to secure your set! Mezco Toyz 5 Points Batman (1989): Deluxe Set…
Read MoreForty years ago, on September 20, 1984, a sitcom would grace the airwaves on ABC and become a beloved household favorite: Who’s the Boss?. Starring Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro, and Katherine Helmond, the show quickly became a staple of 1980s and early 1990s television, spanning eight seasons and a total of 196 episodes. As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, it’s worth looking back at what made Who’s the Boss? such a standout hit and why it remains a cherished piece of television history today. A Refreshing…
Read MoreSideshow Collectibles has opened pre-orders for their upcoming Garindan Sixth Scale Figure from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. This 12-inch figure, featuring a fabric outfit and around 30 points of articulation, comes with a cloak, DL-21 Blaster Pistol, interchangeable hands, and a hand holding a comlink. It’s part of Sideshow’s Scum & Villainy collection, which also includes Dr. Cornelius Evazan, Labria, Greedo, and Ponda Baba. The Garindan figure is priced at $270 and is set for release in Summer 2025. Check out additional details and photos below.…
Read MoreIn the world of G.I. Joe, few characters are as iconic and cunning as the Baroness. Introduced as Cobra’s intelligence officer, she stands as the quintessential femme fatale—slithering through the ranks of Cobra’s leadership with an agenda all her own. The 1980s G.I. Joe cartoon series, the filecards, and the Marvel comics portray her as the ‘fly in the ointment,’ constantly playing Cobra Commander and Destro against each other, manipulating their ambitions to suit her own needs. She emerges as the true power broker in Cobra, often preventing both leaders…
Read MorePre-Orders are now live for the new NECA Commando Elvira 8-Inch Action Figure! The figure is based on a scene from the cult classic movie Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. The figure will include two interchangeable face plates, Aunt Morgana’s spell book, a bazooka, and a figure stand. The figure is due out in January 2025. Check out the pre-order link, photos and more details below and be sure and get your order in! Commando Elvira 8” Clothed Action Figure CLICK HERE TO ORDER! Introducing NECA’s first official figure from the…
Read MoreOn September 18th, 2024, the iconic NBC action series “Hunter” turns 40, marking four decades since its debut in 1984. Created by Frank Lupo, the series starred Fred Dryer as Detective Rick Hunter, a tough, no-nonsense LAPD cop known for bending the rules and often resorting to heavy-handed tactics. Co-starring Stepfanie Kramer as Detective Dee Dee McCall, the show delivered intense action, thrilling crime stories, and a memorable duo that became one of television’s most popular crime-fighting teams. The Plot and Characters “Hunter” followed the traditional “buddy cop” formula, but…
Read MoreBalancing a crossover event is no easy feat, and the recent collaboration between G.I. Joe and Transformers is proving to be no exception. In 2023, fans were thrilled when the post-credits scene of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts teased the G.I. Joe team’s involvement. Now, as excitement builds around the upcoming Transformers One film, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura opened up to Collider about the challenges that come with merging these two iconic universes. During a Q&A following an IMAX 3D screening, di Bonaventura admitted to Collider’s Editor-in-Chief Steve Weintraub that…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I discuss the G.I. Joe Marvel Comic book issue #68! 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!
Read MoreHot Toys has released Photos and details for their new exclusive figure from the Batman: Arkham Knight video game. Sideshow Collectibles will be offering a Sideshow Exclusive Batgirl Purple! Check out the photos and more details below! Batman: Arkham Knight – Batgirl (Purple and Gold Version) Sideshow Exclusive 1/6th Scale Collectible Figure 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of Sideshow, and Hot Toys is more than thrilled to present the 1/6th scale Batgirl collectible figure based on Batman: Arkham Knight with a new Purple and Gold version, celebrating this remarkable milestone! With a striking…
Read MoreOn September 17, 1983, “Alvin and the Chipmunks” made its debut on NBC, marking a significant moment in animation history. While the Chipmunks had originally been created by Ross Bagdasarian Sr. in 1958, the 1983 series revived the characters for a new generation. Running for 8 seasons, the show became an iconic part of 1980s television and pop culture, infusing its episodes with the fashion, music, and trends of the decade. As the series celebrates its 41st birthday in 2024, it’s clear that “Alvin and the Chipmunks” left a lasting…
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Today I’m taking a look back at the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. In the late nineties Peter Jackson set out to bring Tolkien’s story to the big screen and 2001 those who had never heard of the story suddenly were able to catch it in the theater. It was a formula that many have used and something Tolkien used to escape the brutality of WWI. Jackson took a story that had been written decades earlier and turned it into one of…
Read MoreStory by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m playing around with Golobulus from the 1987 GI Joe movie. He is and interesting character to me but I realize not everyone likes him. As a kid I don’t remember seeing GI Joe The Movie but I know I saw it most likely on the Movie Channel in 1988 or 1989. I did however receive the 3 pack of figures for Christmas that year. Golobulus was always an odd figure because he wasn’t easy to pose or display. He didn’t…
Read MoreToday Ken from ToyKennections gives us an update and discussion on what’s new with the Delta 17 toy line and what is to come! 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 MoreAt Friday’s Hasbro Pulscon several new G.I. Joe Classified figures were shown as well as new digital renders of upcoming figures. Serpentorslair Sponsor Entertainment Earth has opened pre-orders for SAW Viper, Dial-Tone, Leatherneck as well as Dreadnok Zandar. Additionally Digital renders were shown for upcoming Classified figures, Heavy Duty as well as Law & Order. Check out all the pre-order links, photos and details below and be sure and get your orders in! G.I. Joe Classified Series S.A.W. Viper 6-Inch Action Figure G.I. Joe Classified Series Zandar 6-Inch Action Figure…
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