Serpentor's Lair - Page 80 of 1242 - The Way Back Machine To Your Favorite Gen-X Nostalgia and Modern Day Nerd News!

Breaking News

Sub-Teams Part 2: Mad Marauders
“Billie Jean Wasn’t His Lover—But She Wouldn’t Go Away”: Inside the Bizarre Paternity Claims and Stalking Case That Followed Michael Jackson for Decades
Artist Spotlight: Wildstrokes — Bringing Characters, Emotion, and Imagination to Life with Ismail
Now You Know With Yorktownjoe: A FULL Review of SKELETRON RED SHADOWS 6" CYBERIA
Cobra, This Is a Wendy's | G.I. Joe: Red Rocket's Glare | G.I. Retro

The Princess Bride: A Timeless Tale of Adventure, Romance, and Wit

September 25, 2024September 26, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffadventure comedy films, Andre The Giant, Cary Elwes, classic love stories, cult classic movies, fairy tale movies, family-friendly films, famous movie quotes, fantasy adventure films, Inigo Montoya, Mandy Patinkin, rewatchable movies, Rob Reiner movies, Robin Wright, The Princess Bride, The Princess Bride 1987, The Princess Bride anniversary, The Princess Bride cast, The Princess Bride legacy, The Princess Bride quotes, The Princess Bride romance, timeless movie classics0 comment

On September 25, 1987, a quirky, heartwarming movie titled The Princess Bride hit theaters, captivating audiences with its blend of adventure, romance, and humor. Over the years, this film has achieved cult status, becoming a beloved classic that continues to resonate with viewers of all ages, even 37 years later. As we look back on this iconic movie, it’s clear why The Princess Bride still holds up today. Directed by Rob Reiner and based on William Goldman’s novel, The Princess Bride is a story within a story, brilliantly framed as…

X-Men

X-Men ’97 Season 2 Delayed: New Return Date and Updates Revealed

September 24, 2024September 26, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffanimated X-Men series, Beau DeMayo, Disney+ X-Men, Marvel Animation, Marvel Studios, Marvel Zombies, What If Season 3, X-Men '97 news, X-Men '97 release date, X-Men '97 Season 2, X-Men '97 Season 2 delay, X-Men 97', X-Men reboot, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man0 comment

In recent weeks, X-Men ’97 has been in the spotlight for some disappointing news. The animated series lost the “Outstanding Animated Program” Emmy to Netflix’s Blue Eye Samurai, and former showrunner Beau DeMayo has been making headlines with critical comments about Marvel Studios after his departure. Despite these setbacks, X-Men ’97 remains a critical hit, and fans are eagerly awaiting the second season. However, according to a new report from Nexus Point News, Season 2 of the series won’t be returning to Disney+ until 2026. The delay is attributed to…

Hot Toys New Doctor Doom Figure!

September 23, 2024September 26, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1/6 Scale Figures, Doctor Doom, Doctor Doom 1/6 scale figure, Doctor Doom action figure, Doctor Doom figure details, Doctor Doom figure photos, Hot Toys, Hot Toys announcement, Hot Toys Doctor Doom photos, Hot Toys Doctor Doom release, Hot Toys Marvel figures, Hot Toys new release, Hot Toys Special Edition, Marvel collectible figures, Marvel Comics, Marvel Doctor Doom collectible, Marvel Doctor Doom Special Edition, Marvel statues and figures, Special Edition Doctor Doom0 comment

Hot Toys has announced a brand new Marvel Comics – Doctor Doom 1/6 Scale Figure! Doctor Doom will be available as a regular release and Special Edition. See full details and new photos below. Marvel Comics – Doctor Doom 1/6th Scale Collectible Figure Doctor Doom debuted in Fantastic Four No. 5 back in the summer of 1962 and quickly establishing himself as a formidable foe for Marvel superheroes. As a brilliant scientist, a skilled warrior, and the absolute monarch of the fictional Eastern European nation of Latveria, this egotistical and…

1987 Full Metal Jacket A Retrospective!

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1987 movie, Adam Baldwin, Arliss Howard, dehumanization in war, Full Metal Jacket, Full Metal Jacket legacy, Gomer Pyle, Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, Gustav Hasford, Hollywood war films, iconic war movies, Marine boot camp, Matthew Modine, military training, Parris Island, Peter Edmund, Private Joker, Private Leonard Lawrence, psychological war movies, R. Lee Ermey, Stanley Kubrick, Stanley Kubrick filmography, The Short-Timers, Vietnam War, Vietnam War cinema, Vietnam War movies, Vincent D’Onofrio, war movie performances, war psychological effects0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Today I’m taking a look back at the 1987 movie! Full Metal Jacket directed by Stanley Kubrick. The movie is based on the 1979 novel The Short-Timers by Gustav Hasford, the film stands out as one of the most raw and brutally honest depictions of the dehumanizing effects of war. Set during the Vietnam War, the film delves deeply into the psychological transformation of soldiers, and how the harsh realities of war can erode humanity, compassion, and individuality. The film is structured into two distinct parts,…

A Look Back At The Iconic 1982 G.I. Joe MOBAT

September 23, 2024September 24, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s G.I. Joe toys, G.I. Joe armored division toys, G.I. Joe collector vehicles, G.I. Joe Mobat 1982, G.I. Joe Mobat 2008 version, G.I. Joe Mobat accessories, G.I. Joe Mobat motorized, G.I. Joe Mobat repair tips, G.I. Joe Mobat tank history, G.I. Joe Mobat tank price, G.I. Joe Mobat tow rope, G.I. Joe motorized tank, G.I. Joe toys with batteries, G.I. Joe vehicle collectors, G.I. Joe vintage vehicles, Mobat G.I. Joe childhood memories, Mobat G.I. Joe features, Mobat G.I. Joe toy review, Mobat tank G.I. Joe review, Vintage G.I. Joe toy collection0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m turning back the clock to 1982. The G.I. Joe Mobat originally retailed for $20, and back then that was a lot of cash to shell out for a toy. So owning one of these as a kid would earn you a pretty high status. I did not have that high status as a kid but any GI Joe fan knew about the Mobat and most certainly wanted one. It was a relatively simple design but it is one of the…

Realm of Eternia - Masters of the Universe

Toy Origins: The History of MOTU Zoar and Screeech!

September 21, 2024September 24, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAction figure review, classic MOTU figures, He-Man toys, Ken toy collector, Ken ToyKennections, Masters of The Universe, Masters of the Universe figures, Masters of the Universe review, Mattel, MOTU, MOTU collectors, MOTU toys video, MOTU Zoar Screech, Screech figure, toy collecting, toy review YouTube, ToyKennections, ToyKennections YouTube, vintage action figures, vintage MOTU toys, Zoar and Screech figures, Zoar figure0 comment

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!

MEZCO Unveils New Batman Day 5 Points Batman ’89 Set Featuring Batmobile and Iconic Figures

September 21, 2024September 24, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff5 Points, action figures, April 2025 release, Batman 89, Batman Day, Batman Day release, Batman figures, Batman merchandise, Batmobile, Batmobile set, Collectible figures, Joker, Joker figures, Joker Goon, MEZCO, Mezco collectibles, Superhero collectibles0 comment

Mezco 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…

Celebrating 40 Years of Who’s the Boss?

September 20, 2024September 21, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s television shows, 1984 sitcoms, 80s sitcom family dynamics, Alyssa Milano Samantha Who’s the Boss, Angela Bower Who’s the Boss, classic TV sitcoms, gender role reversal TV shows, Judith Light Who’s the Boss, Katherine Helmond Mona Who’s the Boss, popular 80s sitcoms, single parent sitcoms, sitcom history, Tony Danza Who’s the Boss, Tony Micelli Who’s the Boss, TV nostalgia, Who’s the Boss 40th anniversary, Who’s the Boss ABC, Who’s the Boss cast, Who’s the Boss episodes, Who’s the Boss reboot0 comment

Forty 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…

Star Wars: A New Hope – Sideshow Garindan Figure

September 19, 2024September 21, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff12-inch figure, 30 points of articulation, A New Hope, DL-21 Blaster Pistol, Dr. Cornelius Evazan, fabric outfit, Garindan action figure, Garindan Sixth Scale Figure, Greedo, hand holding comlink, Interchangeable Hands, Labria, Ponda Baba, Scum & Villainy collection, Sideshow Collectibles, Sideshow pre-orders, Star Wars collectibles, Star Wars Episode IV, Star Wars figure release, Star Wars Merchandise0 comment

Sideshow 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.…

The Machinations of the Baroness: Cobra’s Femme Fatale as the True Power Behind the Throne

September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffBaroness 1980s cartoon, Baroness G.I. Joe, Baroness manipulates Cobra, Baroness Marvel comics, Cobra Commander leadership, Cobra Commander vs Destro, Cobra leadership dynamics, Destro and Baroness relationship, G.I. Joe femme fatale, G.I. Joe filecards0 comment

In 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…

The Breaking News Report

NECA Commando Elvira 8-Inch Action Figure – PRE ORDER LIVE!

September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAunt Morgana’s spell book accessory, Commando Elvira action figure, cult classic Elvira action figure, Elvira 8-inch figure, Elvira bazooka accessory, Elvira collectible action figure, Elvira figure photos, Elvira figure stand, Elvira Mistress of the Dark figure, Elvira Mistress of the Dark NECA, interchangeable face plates Elvira figure, NECA action figure details, NECA Commando Elvira 8-Inch Action Figure, NECA Elvira 2025 release, NECA Elvira pre-order, NECA January 2025 release, pre-order NECA Elvira figure0 comment

Pre-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…

Celebrating 40 Years of ‘Hunter’: A Landmark Action Series

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action shows, 1980s crime dramas, 80s cop shows, action-packed cop shows, Dee Dee McCall, Fred Dryer, Fred Dryer NFL, gritty crime drama, Hunter 40th anniversary, Hunter and McCall partnership, Hunter guest stars, Hunter made-for-TV movies, Hunter series cast, Hunter series episodes, Hunter show plot, Hunter TV series, NBC Hunter, Rick Hunter, Stepfanie Kramer, The Brass Cupcake, TV action series0 comment

On 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…

G.I.Joe IACON CITY - The Transformers Forum

Mastering the Ultimate Crossover: How G.I. Joe and Transformers Will Unite

September 17, 2024September 18, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffbalancing multiple characters in crossover films, character balance in movies, G.I. Joe and Transformers movie, G.I. Joe Transformers crossover, Lorenzo di Bonaventura Collider interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview, managing crossover events, Transformers One IMAX 3D, Transformers One producer, Transformers Rise of the Beasts G.I. Joe0 comment

Balancing 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…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

“Half The Battle: G.I. Joe Marvel Comic Book Issue #68 Discussion”

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffG.I. Joe comic book analysis, G.I. Joe comic book series, G.I. Joe comic collectors, G.I. Joe fan discussion, G.I. Joe issue 68 review, G.I. Joe Marvel Comic #68, G.I. Joe Marvel comics discussion, Half The Battle podcast, Marvel G.I. Joe issue #68, YouTube G.I. Joe comic review0 comment

On 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!

Batman: Arkham Knight – Hot Toys Batgirl

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffBatgirl Arkham Knight figure, Batgirl figure photos, Batgirl Purple, Batman Arkham Knight, Batman Arkham Knight collectibles, Batman Arkham Knight figure, Batman video game collectibles, exclusive Batgirl figure details., Exclusive Figure, Hot Toys, Hot Toys Batgirl, Hot Toys Batman Arkham Knight, Sideshow Batgirl Purple, Sideshow Batman Arkham Knight, Sideshow Collectibles, Sideshow Exclusive Batgirl0 comment

Hot 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…