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Scooby-Doo Celebrates 55 Years of Mystery and Mayhem!

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffanimated series anniversary, Scooby Snacks, Scooby-Doo 55th anniversary, Scooby-Doo cartoon, Scooby-Doo CBS, Scooby-Doo franchise, Scooby-Doo gang, Scooby-Doo history, Scooby-Doo legacy, Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine, Scooby-Doo pop culture, Scooby-Doo show anniversary, Scooby-Doo Where Are You0 comment

On September 13, 1969, a group of teenagers and their lovable Great Dane, Scooby-Doo, made their debut on television in the animated series Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!. Now, 55 years later, Scooby-Doo continues to be one of the most iconic and beloved animated shows in history. For over half a century, audiences of all ages have been captivated by the spooky mysteries, thrilling adventures, and timeless humor of Scooby-Doo and the gang. The premise of the show was simple yet groundbreaking at the time: four friends—Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy—along…

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Hot Toys Reveals Updated Terminator 2: Judgment Day Battle Damaged T-800 Figure

September 12, 2024September 14, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1/6 Scale Figure, 2025 figure release, action figures, Battle Damaged T-800, Collectible toys, Hot Toys, Hot Toys updates, T2 Judgment Day figure, Terminator 2 figure, Terminator collectibles, Terminator T-8000 comment

Hot Toys is re-releasing and updating one of their iconic Terminator figures, sharing new photos and details of the Terminator 2: Judgment Day – Battle Damaged T-800 (V2) 1/6 Scale Figure. This updated version features a new head sculpt and an entirely new body. The figure stands 12.6 inches tall, boasts 30 points of articulation, and comes dressed in a detailed fabric outfit. Key features include a lightly damaged portrait with movable eyes, a heavily damaged portrait with a light-up LED eye, swappable regular and severed left arms, multiple interchangeable…

Remembering Legendary Voice Actor Peter Renaday!

September 12, 2024September 14, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s animated television, classic voice actors, famous voice actors, Master Splinter actor, Master Splinter voice actor, Peter Renaday, Peter Renaday Batman, Peter Renaday biography, Peter Renaday career, Peter Renaday death, Peter Renaday Disney, Peter Renaday GI Joe, Peter Renaday obituary, Peter Renaday Pirates of the Caribbean, Peter Renaday Smurfs, Peter Renaday Star Trek, Peter Renaday The Haunted Mansion, Peter Renaday The Twilight Zone, Peter Renaday TMNT, Peter Renaday Transformers, Peter Renaday voice actor, Pierre Laurent Renoudet, RIP Peter Renaday0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Today we take a look back at voice actor Peter Renaday, who passed away September 8, 2024. Born Pierre Laurent Renoudet on June 9, 1935, in Louisiana, Peter Renaday began his career in entertainment with stage performances before transitioning into film and television work. He had minor rolls on TV shows and films during the 1960s. Renaday had appearances in classic TV series such as Star Trek, Batman, and The Twilight Zone. While these roles gave him experience and exposure, it was his transition to voice…

The Origins of the 1987 G.I. Joe Figure and Character ‘Big Boa’

September 11, 2024September 12, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action figures, 1987 G.I. Joe figures, 25th Anniversary G.I. Joe, Big Boa, Big Boa G.I. Joe origins, Cobra drill instructor, Cobra figures, Cobra organization, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe characters, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe history, G.I. Joe legacy, G.I. Joe toy line, G.I. Joe toys, G.I. Joe villains, Hasbro, Rocky Balboa, Sgt. Slaughter, vintage action figures0 comment

The 1980s were a golden era for action figures, with Hasbro’s G.I. Joe line at the forefront of the toy industry. Among the many memorable characters introduced in the G.I. Joe universe, Big Boa stands out as one of the most unique and intriguing. Released in 1987, Big Boa was the Cobra organization’s brutish drill instructor, tasked with whipping new recruits into shape with his fierce training regimens. But how did this character come to be, and what was the story behind his creation? Concept and Development The character of…

New Gentle Giant Star Wars Statues and Busts Now Available!

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffChewbacca bust, collectible statues, comic shop collectibles, Diamond Select Toys, Gentle Giant, Luke Skywalker bust, Mandalorian statue, new Star Wars collectibles, online collectible retailers, Red Leader bust, Star Wars busts, Star Wars collectibles 2024, Star Wars figures, Star Wars Merchandise, Star Wars releases, Star Wars Statues0 comment

This week’s new releases from Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant include four exciting Star Wars collectibles. Among them are a new Mandalorian statue and three new busts featuring Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, and Red Leader. These items are available at local comic shops and from most online collectible retailers. Check out more details and images below Star Wars A New Hope Red Leader 1/6 Scale Mini-BustA Gentle Giant LTD release! One of the heroes of the Battle of Yavin, Garven Dreis led Red Squadron in the attack on the first…

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New Transformers Retro G1 Bombshell & Ramhorn Set Unveiled for 40th Anniversary

September 11, 2024September 12, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffBombshell & Ramhorn set, G1 Bombshell release, Insecticon Bombshell, JB Hi-Fi Transformers, Transformers 40th Anniversary, Transformers Retro G1, Transformers Retro product, Walmart exclusive Transformers0 comment

The Transformers 40th Anniversary celebration continues with an exciting new release: the Transformers Retro G1 Bombshell & Ramhorn set. This highly anticipated set has already been spotted at JB Hi-Fi in Australia and is expected to be a Walmart exclusive in the United States. Fans can now get their first glimpse of this unique pairing, which includes the iconic Insecticon Bombshell along with Ramhorn, a Tape bot. Check out the official product details below. Release Date: September 2024 Retail Price: $69.98 AUD / $46.65 USD Re-experience the nostalgia of your…

The Underwater Legacy of ‘Marine Boy’: A Dive into the 1960s Animated Classic

September 10, 2024September 11, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1960s anime, Corinne Orr, early anime in America, Jack Grimes, Japanese animation, Marine Boy, Marine Boy English adaptation, Marine Boy history, Marine Boy legacy, Marine Boy origins, Marine Boy voice actors, Peter Fernandez, Sandy Becker, TMS Entertainment0 comment

In the mid-1960s, a new type of hero emerged from the depths of the ocean, captivating audiences both in Japan and across the Pacific in the United States. “Marine Boy,” one of the first color anime series, swam its way into the hearts of children with its adventurous spirit, imaginative underwater world, and a memorable cast of characters. As one of the earliest Japanese anime shows to be adapted for American television, “Marine Boy” not only laid the groundwork for future anime imports but also left an indelible mark on…

The Iconic James Earl Jones Passes Away At 93!

September 10, 2024September 11, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff2024, American actors, Coming to America, Darth Vader voice, Dr. Strangelove, EGOT actors, Emmy Grammy Oscar Tony, Field of Dreams, Hollywood legends, iconic voices, James Earl Jones, James Earl Jones biography, James Earl Jones career, James Earl Jones death, James Earl Jones legacy, James Earl Jones movies, James Earl Jones tributes, legendary actor, September 9, Star Wars actor, The Sandlot, voice acting0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Where do you begin to write about a legendary actor like James Earl Jones who we lost on this sad day September 9, 2024. Born in 1931 Arkabutla, MS and moved to Michigan at age 5 where he was raised by his grandparents. Jones who had a stutter did not like to talk and would stay that way into high school. Poetry and acting became his passion that would help him overcome his disability. Later Jones went to The University of Michigan as a pre-med student.…

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G.I. Joe Cobra Vehicle Driver Troops | Half The Battle Episode

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Cobra army builders, Cobra Commander, Cobra Troops, Cobra Vehicle Driver, Cobra Vehicle Drivers, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe community, G.I. Joe discussion, G.I. Joe figures, G.I. Joe podcast, G.I. Joe vehicles, G.I. Joe YouTube channel, Half The Battle, toy review, YouTube G.I. Joe series0 comment

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I discuss the G.I. Joe Cobra Vehicle Driver Troops! 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!

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The Loyal Subjects to Revive M.A.S.K. Franchise: A New Era Begins

September 9, 2024September 11, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, Hasbro M.A.S.K. trademark, Jonathan Cathey, M.A.S.K. animated series, M.A.S.K. franchise, M.A.S.K. revival, M.A.S.K. toys 2024, Mobile Armored Strike Kommand, The Loyal Subjects, V.E.N.O.M.0 comment

The M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) franchise, a nostalgic gem from the 1980s, is set to make a major comeback under the stewardship of The Loyal Subjects. Fans have been eagerly awaiting news since Hasbro renewed the M.A.S.K. trademark in February 2024, reigniting hopes for a revival of the iconic toy line. Originally launched by Kenner in 1985, M.A.S.K. combined the excitement of transforming vehicles with a compelling storyline that pitted the heroic M.A.S.K. team, led by Matt Trakker, against the nefarious forces of V.E.N.O.M. (Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem).…

The G.I. Joe 1988 Warthog With Sgt. Slaughter!

September 8, 2024September 9, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s G.I. Joe vehicles, 1988 G.I. Joe vehicle, 80s toy nostalgia, childhood G.I. Joe memories, favorite G.I. Joe vehicles, G.I. Joe collector's items, G.I. Joe fan discussion, G.I. Joe figure adventures, G.I. Joe toy collection, G.I. Joe transport vehicle, G.I. Joe vehicle review, G.I. Joe Warthog, nostalgic G.I. Joe toys, Sgt Slaughter G.I. Joe, Warthog amphibious vehicle0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m checking out an awesome G.I. Joe vehicle I had back in 1988. The Warthog was one of my favorite vehicles as a kid. This was built tough and I still have my original Warthog and Sgt Slaughter. I had put his cap in a pill bottle and stowed it away at my house years ago and I was able to recover it last year after some 35 years just sitting there. wow I feel really old now. Any hoot this…

Lord of the Rings: The Ring of Power!

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Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody, today I’m taking a look at the Lord of the Rings series “The Rings of Power” steaming on Prime. The show is a prequel to Lord of the Rings and even before The Hobbit. It takes the opening scene of LOTRs “Fellowship of the Rings”, and elaborates on the times of Isildur before he battles Sauron for the One Ring. Isildur is played by Maxim Baldry, along side Morfydd Clark who does a wonderful job expanding who Galadriel is and how important she is…

Toy Resellers vs. Toy Scalpers, Is there A Difference?

September 8, 2024September 9, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffsubscribe to The Island Viper, Terry The Island Viper, The Island Viper channel, The Island Viper videos, toy collecting controversy, Toy Collector Community, toy reselling debate, toy reselling issues, toy reselling market, toy reselling opinions, toy reselling vs scalping, toy scalping concerns, toy scalping discussion, toy scalping ethics, toy scalping impact0 comment

Today Terry aka ‘The Island Viper‘ discusses the issue of whether or not toy reselling and toy scalping are essentially the same thing! Check out the video below, then share your thoughts and opinions of this wave with us below in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to The Island Viper for all of Terry’s latest videos!

Hot Toys Beetlejuice Figure

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From Tim Burton‘s latest release of Beetlejuice, Hot Toys presents a new 1/6 scale action figure of Michael Keaton‘s iconic “ghost with the most.” The figure stands 11.8 inches tall and features approximately 30 points of articulation along with a meticulously detailed fabric outfit. Accessories include interchangeable portraits, rooted wool hair, movable eyes, multiple interchangeable hands, a heart, a newspaper, the Handbook for the Recently Deceased, a nail file, a microphone, a Betelgeuse tombstone, and a display stand. The Beetlejuice figure is set for release between the third and fourth…

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The Matrix Returns: Celebrate 25 Years of Sci-Fi Brilliance with Special Anniversary Screenings

September 8, 2024September 8, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffDown the Rabbit Hole featurette, Fathom Events, Insignis Pictures, Jessica Henwick, Matrix legacy event, Neo Keanu Reeves, The Matrix 25th anniversary, The Matrix return to theaters, The Matrix screening, Warner Bros0 comment

The iconic sci-fi masterpiece The Matrix is back in theaters for a special 25th anniversary celebration! On September 19 and 22, 2024, fans will have the chance to experience this groundbreaking film like never before, thanks to a limited-time screening event presented by Fathom Events, Insignis Pictures, and Warner Bros. This anniversary event promises to be the cinematic highlight of the year, perfect for both die-hard fans and newcomers eager to dive into the world of The Matrix. But that’s not all—alongside the film, attendees will be treated to an…