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Nostalgia in Plastic: A Personal Review of the 1978 Star Wars Death Star Playset from Kenner Toys

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1970s Star Wars toys, 1978 Kenner Death Star, 1978 Star Wars Death Star Playset, childhood Star Wars memories, classic Star Wars collectibles, collectible Star Wars playset, Death Star playset features, iconic Star Wars merchandise, Kenner Death Star review, Kenner Toys review, nostalgic Star Wars toys, retro Star Wars playset, Star Wars action figures, Star Wars memorabilia, Star Wars playset details, Star Wars playset review, Star Wars toy collection, Star Wars toy nostalgia, Star Wars toy review, Vintage Star Wars Toys0 comment

Growing up as a child of the late ’70s and early ’80s, my world was profoundly influenced by a galaxy far, far away. The 1977 release of “Star Wars: A New Hope” was not just a cinematic event; it was a cultural phenomenon that shaped an entire generation. For kids like me, the magic of Star Wars extended far beyond the movie screen. It permeated our imaginations and came to life in our living rooms through a myriad of action figures and playsets. Among these, the 1978 Star Wars Death…

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Hasbro Reveals Epic Lineup: Yo Joe June 2024 Highlights Unveiled!

June 4, 2024June 6, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAlpine, Classified releases, Cobra Commander, Cobra Stinger, Cobra Trooper, Dial Tone, event pics, exclusives, Footloose, Hasbro, Hasbro team, Iron Grenadier, Iron Grenadier BAT, Marauders Lowlight, Marauders Slaughter, Marauders Spirit, Pre-order, quick notes, retro, Saw Viper, Stalker, Storm Shadow V2, Yo Joe June0 comment

Yo Joe June kicked off today with an exciting stream from the G.I. Joe Hasbro team. They changed things up this time by showcasing nearly everything in the first week. Today’s highlights included mainline Classified releases such as Storm Shadow V2, Iron Grenadier, Iron Grenadier BAT, and Alpine. In the Retro line, they revealed Cobra Commander with a vac metal face, Stalker, and a classic Cobra Trooper. On the exclusives front, we saw Marauders Lowlight and Spirit, Marauders Slaughter, and the Cobra Stinger. Additionally, they shared renders for Saw Viper…

Half The Battle

The Top 5 Majors in Fiction on Half The Battle!

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffcomment engagement, content sharing, fiction analysis, fiction majors, Half The Battle episode, Hot Lips, like share subscribe, major characters in fiction, online conversation, social media engagement, Top 5 Majors in Fiction, video comments, video discussion, video subscription, viewer interaction, YouTube channel, YouTube content, YouTube discussion, YouTube likes0 comment

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I discuss the Top 5 Majors in Fiction including ‘Hot Lips’. 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!

Venom and Mrs. Chen Steal the Show in ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Trailer Debut!

June 3, 2024June 5, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffChiwetel Ejiofor, Eddie Brock, Juno Temple, Lethal Protector, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Peggy Lu, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Symbiote, Tom Hardy, Venom and Mrs. Chen, Venom dance scene, Venom film series, Venom final installment, Venom movie, Venom October 2024., Venom premiere date, Venom sequel, Venom trailer, Venom trilogy, Venom vs Carnage, Venom: The Last Dance0 comment

The iconic phrase “We are Venom” is set to be heard one final time in Venom: The Last Dance. The first trailer for this highly anticipated conclusion to the Venom trilogy has been released, giving fans a glimpse of what to expect from the Lethal Protector’s final journey. The trailer not only hints at Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) and Venom’s whereabouts since Spider-Man: No Way Home but also teases the epic challenges they will face. The trailer reveals Venom venturing outside San Francisco to tackle his greatest challenge yet. Pursued…

Sports Season Extravaganza: From NHL and NBA Semifinals to Caitlin Clark’s Impact on Women’s Basketball

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAngel Reese, Caitlin Clark, Caitlin Clark impact on WNBA, Cricket World Cup 2024, French Open 2024, ICC Cricket in USA, Indiana Fever, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson rivalry, MLB season 2024, NBA semifinals, NCAA basketball finals 2024, NHL semifinals, Sports fans, US Cricket World Cup, WNBA 2024 season, WNBA attendance, WNBA draft 2024, Women's basketball highlights, women's NCAA basketball, Women's sports viewership0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody, it’s a great time of year for sports fans. The NHL and NBA are almost wrapped up in semifinals play and set the stage for their Finals showdowns. The French Open is in full swing, MLB is slowly taking shape, and the US men’s ICC take down Canada in the first ever US hosted Cricket World Cup games being held in New York, Texas, and Florida. I took an interest in Cricket back in 2008 after I watched Slumdog Millionaire, which cleaned up at…

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith – Hot Toys Kit Fisto Figure

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1/6 Scale Figure, Clone Wars, Hot Toys, Kit Fisto, Kit Fisto Figure, prequel-era Star Wars, Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars, Star Wars 2025 release, Star Wars action figures, Star Wars collectibles, Star Wars display stand, Star Wars merchandise., Star Wars pre-order, USB powered LED Lightsaber0 comment

Hot Toys has unveiled a new Star Wars figure from the prequel era. The Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith – Kit Fisto 1/6 Scale Figure is now revealed, standing approximately 12.8 inches tall with 30 points of articulation and a detailed fabric outfit. Kit Fisto comes with multiple interchangeable hands, forearm armor inspired by the Clone Wars animated series, a removable cloak, a USB-powered LED lightsaber, and a display stand. This figure is set to be released between the second and third quarters of 2025 and…

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G.I. Joe Classified Speculation and Reveals of New Products with The Island Viper.

June 2, 2024June 4, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffG.I. Joe Classified, G.I. Joe Classified reveals, G.I. Joe comments, G.I. Joe community, G.I. Joe fans, G.I. Joe news, G.I. Joe speculation, G.I. Joe updates, G.I. Joe video, G.I. Joe Wave Discussion, latest G.I. Joe videos, new G.I. Joe reveals, subscribe to The Island Viper, Terry G.I. Joe, the island viper, The Island Viper channel.0 comment

Today Terry AKA “The Island Viper” discusses new G.I. Joe Classified Speculation and reveals! 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! https://youtu.be/eCrfclMC8oo

Exploring the Legacy: A Look at the 1995 12-Inch SGT Savage Figure

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff12 inch action figure review, 1995 SGT Savage figure, 90s action figures, Action figure customization, action figure flea market finds, Classified GI Joe figures, GI Joe collectibles, GI Joe Extreme, GI Joe fan review, GI Joe history, GI Joe O-ring figures, GI Joe SGT Savage, GI Joe toy line, modern GI Joe figures, SGT Savage accessories, SGT Savage character, toy collecting, vintage action figures, Welcome to The Outpost0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1995 stand alone 12 inch G.I. Joe SGT Savage figure. As we all know the long run of GI Joe O-ring figures ran from 1982-1994, and the glorious days of GI Joe came to a halt. With it came some trials of some other lines including GI Joe Extreme and SGT. Savage. The SGT Savage figures were cool and the 12 inch figure was pretty awesome. He has a lot of accessories and a tough…

The Breaking News Report

‘Tomb Raider’ Teaser Unveils ‘The Legend of Lara Croft’ Premiering This Fall

June 2, 2024June 3, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAllen Maldonado, ancient mysteries, classic video game adaptations, Croft Manor artifact, Crystal Dynamics, Crystal Dynamics new game, Earl Baylon, Hayley Atwell, Lara Croft premiere, Legendary Television, live-action series, Netflix animated series, October 10 release, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Powerhouse Animation, Prime Video, self-discovery journey, Survivor trilogy, Tasha Huo, The Legend of Lara Croft, Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider feature film, Tomb Raider resurgence, treasure hunter series0 comment

Netflix has finally revealed the release date for its animated series, The Legend of Lara Croft, with a new teaser showcasing the return of the iconic treasure hunter. Announced in 2021 alongside Skull Island, the series is part of Netflix’s efforts to adapt beloved video game franchises. Hayley Atwell will voice the adventurous Lara Croft, with Powerhouse Animation bringing her exploits to life. The series is set to premiere on October 10, marking over 25 years since Tomb Raider first appeared on PlayStation. The story picks up after the events…

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ToyKennections Unveils Joefest 2024 Delta-17 Action Figure Exclusive!

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAction figure enthusiasts, action figure news, action figure reveal, Collectible Action Figures, Delta-17 action figure, exclusive action figure, Exclusive toys, Joefest 2024, Joefest exclusive, Ken ToyKennections, new action figures 2024, toy collecting, Toy Reviews, Toy unboxing, ToyKennections, YouTube toy channel0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections reveals the awesome new Joefest 2024 Delta-17 Action Figure Exclusive! 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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Chris Hemsworth Joins Forces in Thrilling ‘Transformers’ and ‘G.I. Joe’ Crossover Epic

May 31, 2024June 1, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff2024 movies, action movie, animated film, Anthony Ramos, blockbuster franchise, Chris Hemsworth, CinemaCon, crossover movie, film production, G.I. Joe, Hasbro, Hollywood, iconic brands, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Michael Kelly, movie crossover, movie news, Movie Premiere, Optimus Prime, Orion Pax, Paramount, Rise of the Beasts, Sci-Fi, Special Forces, Steven Spielberg, Transformers, Transformers One0 comment

Chris Hemsworth is set to dive into another major film franchise. Known for his roles as Marvel’s Thor and the villain Dementus in George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” Hemsworth is now in discussions to star in the upcoming crossover between the “Transformers“ and “G.I. Joe” franchises from Paramount and Hasbro. This would be Hemsworth’s second role within the “Transformers” universe, as he already voices young Optimus Prime, originally known as Orion Pax, in the animated film “Transformers One,” which premieres in theaters on September 20. The crossover project…

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Pre-Orders Open for Mondo’s New M3gan 1/6 Scale Figure

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff$215, 1/6 Scale Figure, 1:00 PM EST, 2022 horror film, 9.5 inches tall, action figure, alternate portrait, Collectible Figure, Detailed Fabric Outfit, figure display stand, full articulation, horror figure, horror movie memorabilia, interchangeable portraits, M3GAN, M3gan collectible, menacing robot, meticulously crafted figure, Mondo, Mondo collectible, Noon CT, paper cutter blade, Pre-orders, pre-orders available, Product Details, product link, product photos, release in October, swap-out hands0 comment

Starting today, Mondo will open pre-orders for a new 1/6 scale figure of M3gan, the menacing robot from the 2022 horror film. This meticulously crafted figure stands 9.5 inches tall and features a detailed fabric outfit along with full articulation. The M3gan figure comes with two interchangeable portraits, multiple swap-out hands, a paper cutter blade, and a figure display stand, including a separate stand for the alternate portrait. Pre-orders will be available from 1:00 PM EST (Noon CT), and the figure is priced at $215. It is scheduled for release…

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Celebrate Voltron’s 40th Anniversary with Playmates Toys’ Lion Voltron Box Set Release

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff16-inch Voltron, articulated lions, Blazing Sword, collectible Voltron figures, Lion Voltron Figures, Playmates Toys, Spinning Laser Blade, transformable lions, Voltron 40th Anniversary, Voltron Box Set, Voltron LED effects, Voltron pre-order, Voltron sound effects, Voltron third quarter release, Voltron toy set, Voltron weapons and accessories0 comment

Playmates Toys is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Voltron with a special box set release of the Lion Voltron Figures, now available for pre-order. Previously sold individually, this box set includes all five fully transformable and articulated lions, each equipped with their own weapons and accessories. When combined, they form Voltron, which features the Blazing Sword, Spinning Laser Blade, LED lights, and sound effects. The combined Voltron stands at 16 inches tall. The box set is priced at $109.99 and is scheduled for release in the third quarter of the…

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Nicholas Galitzine Cast as He-Man in Upcoming ‘Masters of the Universe’ Film

May 29, 2024June 1, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toy franchise, 2026 movie release, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, Amazon MGM Studios, Bumblebee director, Chris Butler, classic cartoons, development hell, entertainment updates, Eternia, fantasy films, film adaptation, he-man, Hollywood casting, Julie Rapaport, Kyle Allen, live action adaptation, Mary & George star, Masters of The Universe, movie news, Netflix Masters of the Universe, Nicholas Galitzine, Nicholas Galitzine casting, Prince Adam, superhero movies, Travis Knight0 comment

Nicholas Galitzine is set to uncover fabulous secret powers in the upcoming big-screen adaptation of Masters of the Universe. The Mary & George star has been cast to wield the iconic Power Sword as He-Man in the Amazon MGM Studios film, according to Variety. After nearly two decades of development struggles that could rival the challenges faced by Skeletor, the Masters of the Universe movie is finally gaining momentum. Travis Knight, known for his work on Bumblebee, will direct the film from a script by Chris Butler (ParaNorman). The film…

Honoring the Legendary Bill Walton: A Tribute to His Life and Legacy in Basketball

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffbasketball icon, basketball legacy, basketball legend, Bill Walton career, Bill Walton death, Bill Walton obituary, Bill Walton sportscaster, Bill Walton tribute, Boston Celtics, Emmy Award winner, John Wooden, legendary NBA player, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA championships, NBA hall of fame, NBA history, NBA MVP 1978, Portland Trail Blazers, San Diego Clippers, UCLA basketball0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody, today we pay tribute to one of the most legendary NBA players in history. Bill Walton, an iconic figure in basketball, passed away on May 27, 2024, at the age of 71. Renowned for his remarkable contributions both on and off the court, Walton had a distinguished career that spanned from his collegiate dominance at UCLA under coach John Wooden to his professional success in the NBA. He played for the Portland Trail Blazers, San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers, and Boston Celtics, earning numerous accolades…