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Sir Patrick Stewart Dies at 86: Star Trek Secrets, Professor X & an Extraordinary Life

October 30, 2026October 30, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffCaptain Picard legacy, Jean-Luc Picard tribute, Patrick Stewart death 2026, Patrick Stewart Ian McKellen friendship, Patrick Stewart life story, Patrick Stewart obituary, Patrick Stewart untold stories, Professor X behind the scenes, Star Trek behind the scenes, X-Men movie secrets0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM • IN MEMORIAM • OCTOBER 29, 2026 OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN Farewell to Sir Patrick Stewart (1940–2026) The Extraordinary Life, Untold Star Trek Stories, Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Professor X, and the Legacy of a Hollywood Legend By Adam Jared Sir Patrick Stewart during the filming of Star Trek Generations. Camera equipment and crew members reveal the extraordinary work behind the Enterprise’s adventures. Photo: StarTrek.com. Some actors portray heroes. Sir Patrick Stewart made us believe that heroes could actually exist. For nearly four decades, millions of television viewers knew the…

Happy 84th Birthday, Bob Ross: The Wonderful Stories Behind America’s Happy Painter

October 29, 2026October 29, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s television nostalgia, Bob Ross, Bob Ross 84th Birthday, Bob Ross Behind the Scenes, Bob Ross Birthday, Bob Ross Paintings, Bob Ross PBS, Bob Ross Rare Photos, Bob Ross Tribute, The Joy of Painting0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM | SPECIAL BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE OCTOBER 29, 1942 – JULY 4, 1995 Happy 84th Birthday, Bob Ross The Wonderful Stories Behind America’s Happy Painter A celebration of the remarkable man, the forgotten moments, and the extraordinary legacy that continues to grow. By Adam Jared | October 29, 2026 A wonderfully candid moment: Bob Ross having fun behind the scenes with a television production clapperboard. Photograph published by Visit Indiana. Somewhere, you would like to think, Bob Ross is celebrating his birthday with a freshly cleaned paintbrush, a magnificent mountain, and…

Halloween Candy in the 1980s Was Better — And We’re Ready to Prove It!

October 28, 2026October 29, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s, Candy Corn, childhood memories, Halloween, nostalgia, Reese's, Retro Candy, Snickers, Trick or Treat, Vintage Halloween0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM | HALLOWEEN NOSTALGIA Halloween Candy in the 1980s Was Better — And We’re Ready to Prove It! From full-size chocolate bars and homemade popcorn balls to the Halloween candy nobody wanted, we’re going back to the sweetest nights of our childhood. BY ADAM JARED | OCTOBER 30, 2026 Before Halloween became an Instagram event, it was a neighborhood adventure — and the candy was everything. There was a moment every Halloween night in the 1980s when the entire world seemed to stop. It happened when you finally got home.…

Ali G: Who Iz I? Movie Review – The Return of Ali G

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAli G, Ali G Movie Review, Ali G Who Iz I, Amazon Prime Video, Borat, British comedy, Comedy Movies, Movie Reviews, Pop Culture, Sacha Baron Cohen, Satire, SerpentorsLair.com0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM | MOVIE REVIEWS Movie Review: “Ali G: Who Iz I?” Ali G returns after more than twenty years for a chaotic new adventure. By Serpentor’s Lair Columnist @GIJoeRepairShop | October 28, 2026 Back in July, this author published an article on the cultural significance of Ali G. Well, Ali G is back now after more than twenty years in which, in his words, “the world has gone to crap. There’s been wars, COVID, and Ed Sheeran.” His new movie, “Ali G: Who Iz I?”, was only in cinemas October 23rd…

The 10 Scariest Action Figures of the 1980s: The Toys That Gave Gen X Nightmares

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action figures, D'Compose, G.I.Joe, Gen X nostalgia, Halloween 2026, Hordak, Inhumanoids, Masters of The Universe, Metlar, Mon*Star, Nemesis Enforcer, Scare Glow, Silverhawks, vintage toys0 comment

SERPENTOR’S LAIR | HALLOWEEN 2026 | GEN X COLLECTING THE 10 SCARIEST ACTION FIGURES OF THE 1980s From Cobra-La to Scare Glow—and the one toy that still gives Gen X nightmares. By Adam Jared | October 28, 2026 | SerpentorsLair.com Original boxed 1986 Inhumanoids action figures. Photo: Pook & Pook / Bidsquare. There was a time when the scariest thing in your bedroom wasn’t under the bed. It was standing on the dresser. Long before action figures became highly detailed collector’s pieces, the toy aisles of the 1980s were home…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

G.I. Joe: Kindergarten Commandos Cartoon Review with Half The Battle and HCC788

October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander, DIC G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 1991, G.I. Joe cartoon review, Half The Battle, HCC788, Kindergarten Commandos, Retro cartoons, Serpentorslair0 comment

G.I. Joe’s Wildest Classroom Adventure! This week on G.I. Joe: Half The Battle, we’re heading back into the wonderfully unpredictable world of the DIC-era G.I. Joe cartoon! Joining the adventure is fellow G.I. Joe enthusiast HCC788 as we revisit the unforgettable 1991 episode “Kindergarten Commandos.” Cobra Commander has another outrageous scheme, and this time, he’s taking over a school to recruit the perfect Cobra soldiers! Unfortunately for Cobra, things don’t always go according to plan, especially when kindergarteners are involved. Was this episode an overlooked gem, a ridiculous cartoon adventure,…

McFarlane’s New Batgirl Action Figure Brings Alicia Silverstone’s 1997 Batman & Robin Back to Life

October 27, 2026October 27, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAlicia Silverstone Batgirl, Batgirl 2026 action figure, Batgirl preorder, Batman and Robin 1997, DC action figures, DC Multiverse Batgirl, Deluxe Theatrical Edition, McFarlane Batgirl, McFarlane Toys review, Serpentorslair0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM | COLLECTOR SPOTLIGHT McFarlane’s New Batgirl Action Figure Brings Alicia Silverstone’s 1997 Batman & Robin Back to Life A silver mask, unmistakable ’90s styling, and a new reason to revisit Gotham’s most misunderstood superhero movie. By Adam Jared | SerpentorsLair.com | October 27, 2026 The new Batgirl Deluxe Theatrical Edition from McFarlane Toys. Promotional photography: McFarlane Toys / Entertainment Earth. Gotham City is returning to the neon-soaked world of 1997, and this time, Batgirl is getting the collector treatment she deserves. McFarlane Toys has unveiled its new DC Multiverse…

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Eric Bauza Dies at 46: The Man Who Gave Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck a New Generation of Laughter

October 26, 2026October 27, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffanimation history, Bugs Bunny voice actor, celebrity deaths 2026, Coyote vs Acme, Daffy Duck voice actor, Eric Bauza, Eric Bauza death, Eric Bauza obituary, Eric Bauza tribute, Looney Tunes, Mel Blanc, Porky Pig, Space Jam A New Legacy, voice acting legends, Warner Bros Animation0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM ENTERTAINMENT • NOSTALGIA • THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE LEGENDS IN MEMORIAM | 1979–2026 Eric Bauza Dies at 46: The Man Who Gave Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck a New Generation of Laughter He brought some of animation’s most beloved characters back to life. Now Hollywood and generations of cartoon fans are mourning the remarkable performer behind the voices. BY ADAM JARED | OCTOBER 26, 2026 Eric Bauza at WonderCon in March 2026. Photograph: Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 4.0. Unmodified. For generations of children, Bugs…

G.I. Joe Movie Hype Is Back! Bradley Cooper as Duke Has Fans Ready for Battle

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffBaroness, Bradley Cooper Duke, Cobra Commander, Danny McBride G.I. Joe, Destro, Destro Designs, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe movie 2026, G.I. Joe movie casting, G.I. Joe reboot, Hasbro, Josh Brolin, Major Bludd, Paramount Pictures, Serpentorslair, Springfield Cobra, Viper Den Studios1 Comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM VIPER DEN STUDIOS • G.I. JOE COMMENTARY Keeping the Hype Train Going for This G.I. Joe Movie! BY DESTRO DESIGNS – VIPER DEN STUDIOS Bradley Cooper at BFI Southbank, January 2024. Photograph by Raph_PH / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Original, unmodified photograph. It’s been a while since Danny McBride made his appearance on the Josh Horowitz podcast that ignited so much speculation and optimism in regard to the G.I. Joe movie he has written and is directing. We’ve talked about all the individual points that lead…

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Walter Koenig Dies at 90: Remembering Star Trek’s Beloved Chekov, His Remarkable Life, and a Friendship That Lasted Forever

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffBabylon 5, celebrity deaths 2026, George Takei, Hollywood legends, Pavel Chekov, Serpentorslair, Star Trek, Star Trek cast, Star Trek nostalgia, Star Trek The Original Series, Walter Koenig, Walter Koenig dies, Walter Koenig family, Walter Koenig obituary, Walter Koenig tribute, William Shatner0 comment

SERPENTOR’S LAIR | IN MEMORIAM Remembering the Stars Who Became Part of Our Lives Walter Koenig Dies at 90: Remembering Star Trek’s Beloved Chekov, His Remarkable Life, and a Friendship That Lasted Forever He helped generations believe in a brighter tomorrow. Now, as the world says goodbye to Walter Koenig, the friendships he built and the joy he shared offer a beautiful reminder that some stars never stop shining. By Adam Jared | SerpentorsLair.com October 26, 2026 | Celebrity Tributes & Television History Walter Koenig as Ensign Pavel Chekov in…

G.I. Joe’s Untold 1990s Secrets: Former Hasbro Brand Manager Vinnie D’Alleva Reveals What Really Happened

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAction Media Toys, Eco Warriors, GI Joe 1990s, GI Joe Cesspool, GI Joe Hall of Fame, GI Joe history, GI Joe interview, Hasbro, Ninja Force, Pimp Daddy Destro, Serpentors Lair, Vinnie D’Alleva0 comment

SERPENTOR’S LAIR | SPECIAL INTERVIEW FEATURE G.I. Joe’s Untold 1990s Secrets: Vinnie D’Alleva Reveals What Really Happened at Hasbro From the near-death of G.I. Joe to the unbelievable success of Hall of Fame, the creation of Cobra’s Cesspool, and the accidental birth of one of collecting’s most famous variants, a former Hasbro insider opens up. By Adam Jared | SerpentorsLair.com Presented by Action Media Toys in cooperation with SerpentorsLair.com For G.I. Joe collectors, the 1990s remain one of the most fascinating, misunderstood, and frequently debated periods in the franchise’s history.…

'NOW YOU KNOW' With Yorktownjoe G.I. Joe Classified

Now You Know With Yorktownjoe: G.I. Joe Classified Hydro-Viper Review

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1988 G.I. Joe, Action Figure Reviews, Cobra Army Building, Cobra Eels, Cobra Hydro-Viper, G.I. Joe action figures, G.I. Joe Classified Hydro-Viper, G.I. Joe Classified Series, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe toy reviews, Hasbro G.I. Joe, Hydro-Viper 2026, Hydro-Viper Review, Serpentorslair, Yorktownjoe0 comment

SERPENTOR’S LAIR | THE COLLECTOR’S SPOTLIGHT COBRA’S DEEPEST NIGHTMAREHAS RETURNED! YorktownJoe dives into the G.I. Joe Classified Hydro-Viper in an all-new, full-length action figure review! THIS WEEK’S FEATUREVIDEO REVIEW BY YORKTOWNJOE FEATURED COLLECTOR VIDEO GO BENEATH THE SURFACE WITH YORKTOWNJOE! Watch the full review above, and be sure to like, share, and subscribe to support independent G.I. Joe content creators! From the darkest depths of Cobra’s underwater forces comes one of the most unforgettable villains of the original G.I. Joe era!The fearsome Hydro-Viper has resurfaced in Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Classified…

The Most Disturbing Episode Yet! | G.I. Joe: Cobra’s Creatures | G.I. Retro

October 25, 2026October 25, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

G.I. Joe best friends are forced to play a most dangerous game, in one of the most upsetting episodes in the series. Can Mutt make the most of his “five minute” head start? The animal kingdom is freaking out in Cobra’s Creatures, and the world may never be the same if G.I. Joe can’t save the day! SOUND OFF WITH YOUR PICKS IN THE COMMENTS: Who was YOUR Episode MVP? Who was YOUR Foul-Up of the Week? What was your favorite “But Did You Die?” moment? What moments or hidden…

Jason, Carrie, and Derry… Oh My!

October 24, 2026October 25, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffCarrie 2026, Crystal Lake, Friday The 13th, Halloween 2026, Horror Television, IT Welcome to Derry, Jason Voorhees, Linda Cardellini, Mike Flanagan, Peacock Crystal Lake, Pennywise, Prime Video Carrie, R.A. Rayne, Stephen King, Stephen King Universe0 comment

Jason, Carrie, and Derry… Oh My! By: R.A. Rayne We all love prequels, sequels, remakes, and TV adaptations. Whether done well or poorly, they take us back to our favorite places and expand the worlds we love. With the rise of streaming, franchises like Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, and DC have expanded their universes, and horror franchises are now joining the fray. While sequels, remakes, and TV adaptations aren’t new to the horror genre, what is new, or at least feels new, is expanding these franchises into a larger…

The Devil in the Toybox: How 1980s Evangelicals Linked He-Man, G.I. Joe and the Care Bears to the Occult

October 23, 2026October 23, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s nostalgia, 1980s Satanic Panic, 1980s toy history, Cabbage Patch Kids 1983, Care Bears, Christian toy controversy, Dungeons and Dragons, G.I. Joe 1980s, He-Man controversy, Phil Phillips 1986, Rainbow Brite, Saturday morning cartoons, Smurfs controversy, Thundercats, Turmoil in the Toybox, vintage toys0 comment

SERPENTOR’S LAIR | SPECIAL INVESTIGATION THEY SAID OUR TOYS WERE EVIL! The Rainbow, Baphomet and the 1980s Evangelical War on He-Man, G.I. Joe and America’s Toybox THE COMPLETE 40-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE | OCTOBER 2026 BY ADAM JARED The original 1986 book that accused popular children’s entertainment of introducing occult and New Age influences. Source: Cartoon Brew archival retrospective. In the 1980s, a controversial circle of evangelical authors claimed that occult symbolism was entering America’s homes through something parents considered perfectly harmless: children’s toys. The evidence they presented ranged from a rainbow…