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Answering the Call: The Grit, Wit, and Legacy of The Rockford Files

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When The Rockford Files premiered on NBC in 1974, audiences were introduced to a new kind of television detective—one who wasn’t suave, didn’t wear fancy suits, and definitely wasn’t rich. Jim Rockford, played with effortless charm and world-weary wit by James Garner, wasn’t your typical TV private eye. He lived in a trailer on the beach, drove a gold Pontiac Firebird, and preferred to talk his way out of trouble rather than dive into a fistfight. And that was exactly what made him—and the show—so special. Created by Roy Huggins…

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Pixels and Platoons: The Untold Story of G.I. Joe on the NES

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In the late 1980s, G.I. Joe was riding high as one of the most recognizable action brands in the world. With a hit animated series, a long-running Marvel comic, and a best-selling toy line from Hasbro, the Real American Hero had conquered television sets and toy aisles alike. But in 1991, G.I. Joe would launch a new offensive — this time in the living rooms of video game fans across North America. The G.I. Joe NES game, developed by the Japanese company KID (Kindle Imagine Develop) and published by Taxan,…

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Star Wars 

Star Wars The Vintage Collection Streets of Mos Eisley Playset with Jawa

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Tatooine’s lawless port was a hive of scum and villainy for rogues, smugglers, and fugitives of all species, and now you can buy it to build out a whole city at home! Display the playset and figure in or out of collectible Kenner-style closed-box packaging with a vintage feel. The included Jawa figure comes with 3 blaster accessories, and the playset comes with several crates for atmosphere – plus the attachable security gatekeeper droid! Ages 4 and up. Star Wars The Vintage Collection Streets of Mos Eisley Playset with Jawa…

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Cobra Stun and Childhood Fun: Cruisin’ Through ’86 with G.I. Joe’s Wildest Ride

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Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1986 G.I. Joe Cobra Stun. This is one I had as a kid. Me, as a ten year old going on eleven, I was deeply engulfed in GI Joe. I remember that year vividly. I did get many figures and vehicles that Christmas, along with my brothers. 1985 was one of my favorite years especially for watching the animated series. I didn’t have a lot of the toys but loved every episode. It was one…

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Skeleton Crew in Space: Fern & KB Bring the Goonies Vibes to the Black Series

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Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to Hondo’s Hideout. Today I’m taking a look at the Star Wars 6 inch Black Series “Skeleton Crew” Fern and KB figures. Probably a lot of you gave up on Star Wars or maybe even are just Star Warsed out with all the spinoffs the past several years. I won’t lie it was hard to get into this series but I muddled through. I read one report that this series was supposed to have an eighties Goonies feel to it except set in space. By…

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The True Force of Star Wars: Why Family, Loyalty, and Storytelling Won Our Hearts

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When Star Wars: A New Hope debuted in 1977, it didn’t just become a hit—it became a worldwide phenomenon. While it’s easy to point to the groundbreaking special effects, epic space battles, and thrilling dogfights as reasons for its success, the real magic of A New Hope ran far deeper. What resonated with audiences then—and still does today—wasn’t the explosions. It was the storytelling, the loyalty between friends, and the powerful ties of family that captured hearts across the galaxy. At its core, A New Hope is a deeply human…

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Star Wars The Vintage Collection Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures

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Get the band back together! You loved them in Star Wars – and depending on how you count, this is the whole band. Seven band members come with instruments including a stool for your ommni box! We’re signaling fanfare for the fanfar, and we hope you can get a kloo horn before they sell out. (Heck, this set has two of them!) These super articulated 3 3/4-inch figures are be just the thing for any Cantina playset or Space Bar playset of your choosing. If that weren’t enough – and it’s not…

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Fans Vote the TOP 3 Delta-17 Figures from Wave 1!

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Today Ken from ToyKennections discusses the TOP 3 Delta-17 Figures from Wave 1 as voted on by the fans! 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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G.I. JOE: NOW & FOREVER — One Fan’s Lifelong Mission to Honor a Legendary Franchise

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Interview By Serpentorslair Staff The year was 1983. The Cold War simmered on the evening news, Return of the Jedi was wrapping up its run in theaters, and a seven-year-old boy stood wide-eyed in the toy aisle of a department store, holding his first G.I. Joe figure—Destro. He couldn’t have known it then, but that moment would ignite a lifelong passion. For me, G.I. Joe was never just a toy line—it was a universe. A place where heroes were clearly defined, villains were theatrical and dangerous, and every battle felt…

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Wax Packs and Legends: Why the 1980s Were the Golden Age of Baseball Card Collecting

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The 1980s weren’t just about big hair, neon fashion, and Saturday morning cartoons — they were also the golden age of baseball card collecting. For kids and adults alike, ripping open a fresh wax pack and finding your favorite player inside was nothing short of magic. It was a time when baseball cards were more than just cardboard; they were passports to a world filled with heroes, stats, and dreams. Several major brands defined this unforgettable era. Topps was the undisputed king, having established itself in the 1950s, but the…

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Geek Chic: How Revenge of the Nerds Made Outsiders the Real Heroes

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In 1984, Revenge of the Nerds burst onto the big screen and did something few comedies had dared to do before: it put the underdogs — the socially awkward, the misfits, the so-called “nerds” — front and center as the heroes. In a world dominated by jocks, beauty queens, and traditional “cool kids,” Revenge of the Nerds flipped the script and created a cult classic that still resonates today. At first glance, Revenge of the Nerds might look like a typical raunchy college comedy of its era, packed with slapstick…

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Ambush and Memories: The Last Christmas of G.I. Joe at The Outpost

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Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m dialing it back to 1990. I was entering high school and my G.I. Joe days were slowly fading away. I think my mom still felt bad for years we didn’t get much for Christmas or maybe she was just hanging on to her little boy. Either way this was the last year I would receive GI Joes for Christmas. It was only a handful of figures and one I received is a fan favorite. Ambush was a really cool looking…

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Today’s Secret Word Is… Ultimate! NECA’s Pee-wee Herman Figure Is Here!

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Ultimate Pee-Wee Herman 7” Scale Action Figure Today’s secret word is “Ultimate”! NECA is proud to present this Ultimate Pee-wee Herman action figure based on the late-’80s hit TV show Pee-wee’s Playhouse! The beloved character created and performed by the legendary Paul Reubens is now a 7-inch scale, fully articulated figure ready to bring Pee-wee’s quirky personality and fun-loving energy to your collection. The world of Pee-wee’s Playhouse is a surreal and delightful place filled with toys, gadgets, talking furniture, and all his puppet friends! The figure includes three interchangeable…

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STAR TREK 

Boldly Going Back: How Gene Roddenberry Dreamed Up Star Trek’s Future

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In 1966, Star Trek hit American television screens — and science fiction would never be the same again. The brainchild of former pilot and police officer Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek: The Original Series wasn’t just a flash-in-the-pan TV show. It was a cultural revolution, a vision of a future where technology and humanity grew side by side. But how did Roddenberry create a universe so rich in story, tech, and philosophy that it still resonates almost 60 years later? Gene Roddenberry lived a life full of inspiration even before Hollywood…

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New Rabbit Holes in Collecting! TMNT & Dino-Riders Gift Box from “Treasures for Trigger”

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Today Ken from ToyKennections jumps down a New Rabbit Holes in Collecting! He shares his latest acquisition a TMNT & Dino-Riders Gift Box from “Treasures for Trigger”! 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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