UnderScoopFire Action Figures attend NYCC (Seriously) (PHOTOS)

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Fire Brigade Hall of Famer Meister Shake has outdone himself. Sadly, despite living within reasonable driving distance, no one from UnderScoopFire was able to attend New York Comic Con this year. That is, until Meister Shake smuggled action figure versions of us into the event. Check out the pictures below- it looks like there was […]

Tank’s Tricks ‘r Treats: 31 Scary Movies in 31 Days – Cabin in the Woods, Detention, Tremors, Chopping Mall

by Chris Tanski

Hello Creeps! Time for another installment of Tank’s Tricks ‘r Treats. After the previous installment’s 3 Treats it’s now time to unleash a Trick:   Movie #6 – Detention A handful of high school students struggle to make it through senior year without dying in this manic satire of slasher flicks. Riley is a clever but […]

The Greatest Event in Television History aired last night

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

If you know me at all, you know I love my hyperbole- but this time I’m not speaking in superlatives. I’m not calling the 15 minute special that aired last night on Adult Swim “the greatest event in television history”, no- it was actually called The Greatest Event in Television History. A few weeks ago, […]

National Toy Hall of Fame Finalists Announced – VOTE for your Favorite!

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Since 1998, every year the National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, NY inducts a new class of toys into its prestigious ranks. The finalists for 2012 induction were recently announced, and I thought it would be interesting to let you vote on which toy you would induct into the hall of fame. Previous inductees […]

Tank’s Tricks ‘r Treats: 31 Scary Movies in 31 Days – Frankeweenie, The Hole, Sleepaway Camp 2: Unhappy Campers

by Chris Tanski

Hello Boils and Ghouls, it’s time for an update on the Tricks ‘r Treats challenge. I am slightly behind schedule but I always start out that way and finish strong. Here are the links to the earlier entries in this series. Today’s three movies exist at all different points on the spectrum. Let’s jump right […]

Kayfabe Twitter Battle of the Week: Arnold Schwarzenegger vs Dolph Ziggler

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

File this one under “Verbal Sparring that Could Only Happen on Twitter”…   ..and slot it right ahead of John Stamos vs. Deadpool. Yesterday, WWE wrestler Dolph Ziggler sent a seemingly innocuous tweet about picking up Arnold Schwarzenegger’s book. Arnold responded, and from there it got a bit tense.. and awesome. See for yourself:   […]

National Lampoon’s ‘Vacation’ Cast Reunion

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

By now you probably know that all of us at UnderScoopFire are huge fans of the Vacation franchise – evidenced by our Christmas Vacation podcast, and our ranking of Vacation amongst the 50 funniest movies of all time. Naturally, we were excited to learn that the cast of Vacation was among those that would reunite […]

UnderScoopFire LOST Request & Dedications II

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

The Long Distance Dedication made its debut on the August 26, 1978 broadcast of the American Top 40. To read more about the history of the Request and Dedication, check out the first installment in this series, where we heard from K.I.T.T. and Optimus Prime. As the story goes, UnderScoopFire was able to uncover some […]

Tank’s Tricks ‘r Treats: 31 Scary Movies in 31 Days – Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)

by Chris Tanski

Hello kiddies, time for another day of Tank’s Tricks ‘r Treats. In case you missed it, I’m planning on watching and writing about 31 scary movies in 31 days leading up to Halloween 2012. Movie #1 was Night of the Living Dead (1990). For this installment I bring you the theatrical cut of Halloween (6): The […]

Tank’s Tricks ‘r Treats: 31 Scary Movies in 31 Days – Night of the Living Dead (1990)

by Chris Tanski

Hello kiddies, your old Uncle Tanker here to bring to you my special Halloween holiday goodies. For the past few years I have set a goal to watch 31 horror films (new & old) in 31 spooktacular days. This year isn’t any different, but I will bringing the experience to UnderScoopFire. Light your pumpkins, grab a […]

Toy Review – Marvel Grab Zags

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Grab Zags are the largest variety of licensed, blind-packaged, novelty toys available in the U.S. Clocking in at an impressive 100+ toys to collect, the Grab Zag line is expanding monthly. Blind bags have become all the rage as of late, with many popular manufacturers capitalizing on their popularity. Zag Toys has partnered with Marvel […]

UnderScoopFire Competes in the Pop Culture Playoffs

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

A winner-take-all tournament to determine whose pop culture knowledge is supreme. Sounds awesome right? It does, and it is. Surfing Aliens is a very entertaining weekly podcast, as part of the BoboBroadcasting Network. While normally “Surfing the Galaxy for all things Fun and Geek-Worthy”, they stop once monthly to bring us the Pop Culture Playoffs! […]

Shellebrating 25+ Years of TMNT History [Infographic]

by Staff & Contributors

On the eve of a brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show that’s already getting great reviews and its matching line of new toys flying off the shelves, I’m feeling the need to double-check the calendar to make sure this isn’t 1989. For nostalgic Ninja Turtle fans, or really any child of the 80s who […]

Where Are They Now? The Silverhawks (HUMOR)

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

See which rental car company Quicksilver works for now (HINT: They’ll pick you up!).

Toy Review – Playmates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classics

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

In today’s toy collecting world, sculpt and articulation go a long way toward creating a popular action figure. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Collection succeeds in both categories, and many more. Inspired by the 1988 TMNT series and Playmates toy line, these figures hit shelves (briefly!) in August 2012. The package touts these figures […]

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