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G.I. Joe MOBAT’s 40-Year Secret: Cobra Dominator or Complete Flop?

October 11, 2026October 11, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action figures, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe military vehicles, G.I. Joe MOBAT, G.I. Joe toy history, GI Dave, GI Joe 1982, GI Joe MOBAT review, GI Joe tank analysis, Hasbro GI Joe, MOBAT tank, Serpentorslair, vintage GI Joe toys0 comment

For more than 40 years, the G.I. Joe MOBAT has been one of the most recognizable military vehicles in action figure history. But what if this legendary 1980s toy has been hiding a secret right in front of our eyes? If you grew up collecting G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, chances are you remember the mighty MOBAT (Motorized Battle Tank). With its imposing cannon, motorized movement, and battlefield presence, it looked like the ultimate weapon for taking down Cobra. But just how effective was this iconic tank? Was it…

Bob Ross: The Man Who Taught a Generation of Gen X Kids That Everything Would Be Okay

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s pop culture, 1980s television, Bob Ross, Bob Ross Biography, Bob Ross Paintings, Gen X nostalgia, Generation X Childhood, Happy Little Trees, PBS Classics, The Joy of Painting0 comment

There was a time when television didn’t have to be loud to capture our attention. Sometimes, all it took was a man with a paintbrush, a gentle voice, and a few happy little trees. For those of us who grew up during the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s, childhood television was an extraordinary place. We had G.I. Joe battling Cobra, Optimus Prime fighting Megatron, Saturday morning cartoons, cereal commercials, and the unmistakable sound of our favorite television theme songs. But somewhere between the explosions, superheroes, and animated adventures, there was…

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All Skeleton Warriors Bad Guys Ranked On HALF THE BATTLE!

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Skeleton Warriors0 comment

On this weekends episode of Half The Battle, We rank the classic Skeleton Warriors action figures! Check out this week’s video below and join in the conversation. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

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Operation Recall Year 2: 25 NEW G.I. Joe-Style O-Ring Action Figures!

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action figures, 3DJoes, Carson Mataxis, G.I. Joe O-Ring figures, G.I. Joe Toy Designers, Operation Recall Kickstarter, Operation Recall Year 2, Retro Action Figures, ToyKennections, Vintage G.I. Joe0 comment

The legendary creators of vintage G.I. Joe action figures are back on duty! Operation Recall Year 2 is now funding on Kickstarter, featuring 25 new 3.75-inch O-ring action figures inspired by the classic 1980s G.I. Joe toy line. In a special ToyKennections video interview, Carson Mataxis of 3DJoes discusses the exciting second year of Operation Recall, which reunites original G.I. Joe toy creators to bring all-new retro military action figures to collectors. The Kickstarter campaign ends October 18, 2026! Don’t miss this opportunity to support the legendary designers behind some…

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Remembering Mike Ditka (1939–2026): The Man Who Was Bigger Than Football

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

Mike Ditka Dies at 86: Remembering Iron Mike and the Sunday Afternoons We Lost October 9, 2026 | Serpentor’s Lair The football world lost a giant today. Legendary Chicago Bears player and head coach Mike Ditka passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at the age of 86. His family confirmed his passing, bringing an end to an extraordinary life that helped shape professional football and American sports culture. But for those of us who grew up watching football in the 1980s, Mike Ditka wasn’t simply a coach. He was part…

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NYCC 2026: Official G.I. Joe Classified Series 2027 Wave 1 Images and File Cards Revealed!

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffNYCC 2026 G.I. Joe Classified 2027 Wave 1 Official Images & File Cards0 comment

Hasbro has released the official promotional images for its first wave of G.I. Joe Classified Series figures arriving in 2027, following the exciting reveals at New York Comic Con 2026! The new images give collectors a much better look at the figures, their detailed sculpts, weapons, and accessories. Even more exciting for longtime G.I. Joe fans, the character file cards have also been revealed, bringing back another beloved element of the classic G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero collecting experience. G.I. Joe Classified Series 2027 Wave 1 The upcoming assortment…

NYCC 2026 Mezco Toyz booth coverage features ThunderCats, Conan and Dick Tracy! See collector highlights and the New York Comic Con photo gallery.

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffMezco Conan, Mezco Dick Tracy, Mezco NYCC 2026, Mezco ThunderCats, Mezco Toyz, Mezco Toyz booth photos, New York Comic Con toys, NYCC 2026, One 12 Collective, ThunderCats action figures0 comment

NYCC 2026 Mezco Toyz Reveals: ThunderCats, Conan & Dick Tracy! By Serpentor’s Lair Staff | October 8, 2026 New York Comic Con 2026 is officially underway, and Mezco Toyz is giving collectors another reason to pay close attention to the convention floor! From the legendary heroes of ThunderCats to the sword-and-sorcery world of Conan and the classic detective adventures of Dick Tracy, Mezco’s booth is bringing together characters from different generations of pop culture. The annual convention is taking place October 8–11 at the Javits Center in New York City,…

NYCC 2026: G.I. Joe Classified Series Reveals First 2027 Wave — H.E.A.T. Viper, Hardball, Daina & Shipwreck!

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffCobra H.E.A.T. Viper, G.I. Joe Classified 2027, G.I. Joe Classified Series 230, G.I. Joe Classified Wave 1, G.I. Joe Hardball, Hasbro G.I. Joe reveals, New York Comic Con 2026, NYCC 2026 G.I. Joe, Oktober Guard Daina, Shipwreck and Althea0 comment

NEW YORK COMIC CON 2026 — Hasbro gave G.I. Joe fans plenty to get excited about during its G.I. Joe Classified Series brand panel at New York Comic Con 2026, presenting packaged looks at four figures planned for the first wave of 2027 offerings: Cobra H.E.A.T. Viper, Hardball, Oktober Guard Daina, and Shipwreck & Althea! SerpentorsLair editorial staffer R.A. Rayne was on hand to capture exclusive, original photographs of the new figures, including detailed views of their packaging, accessories, and character artwork. For longtime collectors, these releases represent a particularly…

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G.I. Joe Classified Night Force Sneak Peek #237 Revealed at NYCC 2026 – Official Photos & Details!

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffClassified Series, G.I. Joe, Hasbro, Night Force, NYCC 2026, Sneak Peek, Walmart0 comment

Hasbro has revealed G.I. Joe Classified Series #237 Night Force Sneak Peek, bringing another classic Real American Hero character into the modern six-inch action figure lineup! With New York Comic Con 2026 underway, G.I. Joe collectors have another exciting figure to add to their wish lists. The latest addition to the popular Classified Series introduces a modernized version of Sneak Peek, the G.I. Joe team’s reconnaissance specialist, outfitted with advanced surveillance equipment, tactical gear, and an assortment of mission-specific accessories. From his distinctive red night-vision goggles to his reconnaissance drone,…

Flashback: New York Comic Con 2016

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffArtist Alley, Comic Books, Comic Con Nostalgia, Cosplay, G.I. Joe, Mr. Robot, New York Comic Con, NYCC 2016, NYCC 2026, toy collecting, WWE0 comment

Story by @GIJoeRepairShop For many years, my spouse worked as an editor at several major comics publishers. One nice perk of the job was tickets to several major comics conventions around the country. Since this week is NYCC, I thought I’d look back at NYCC 2016, including what the major cultural forces were at a time before the G.I. Joe Classified line was launched. It was the first time I ever dressed up for a con. I went as Mr. Robot, the character from the popular television show of the…

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We Saved the Toys of the 1980s. Now We’re Being Priced Out of Our Own Childhoods

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s nostalgia, 1980s toys, action figures, adult collectors, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Classified, Hasbro, HASLAB, he-man, Masters of The Universe, Mattel, toy collecting, Toy Prices, Transformers, vintage toys0 comment

By the Serpentor’s Lair Editorial Team | October 7, 2026 We kept G.I. Joe, Transformers, He-Man, and the rest of our childhood alive. But with today’s collector prices, limited editions, and preorder culture, a painful question deserves an answer: Who can still afford to belong? We were the kids who wore the paint off our action figures. We lost their weapons in the backyard. We bent their file cards, snapped their rubber bands, and sent them into battles that lasted all afternoon. We didn’t know what a collectible was. We…

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Toy Hunting with HCC788 at Vintage Toys of the Universe 2026!

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, Collectibles, G.I. Joe, HCC788, retro toys, toy collecting, toy hunting, Toy Show 2026, vintage action figures, Vintage Toys of the Universe 20260 comment

Calling all vintage toy collectors, G.I. Joe fans, and retro toy enthusiasts! If you love the excitement of searching for classic action figures and rediscovering childhood favorites, this is one toy hunting adventure you’ll want to watch! Join HCC788 for a toy hunting adventure at Vintage Toys of the Universe 2026, an event celebrating the timeless appeal of vintage toys, retro collectibles, and the collectors who keep these hobbies alive. Watch: Toy Hunting with HCC788! Watch the full vintage toy hunting video above! Vintage Toys of the Universe 2026:…

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G.I. Joe Classified Series Dreadnok Flatline Revealed Ahead of NYCC 2026 – Photos, Accessories & Preorder Details!

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figure news, Dreadnok Flatline, Dreadnok Flatline Figure, Dreadnoks, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe action figures, G.I. Joe Classified 2026, G.I. Joe Classified Preorders, G.I. Joe Classified Series, G.I. Joe Classified Series 232, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe Flatline, G.I. Joe news, G.I. Joe Toy Reveals, Hasbro, Hasbro G.I. Joe, Hasbro NYCC 2026, New Dreadnok Figures, New York Comic Con 2026, NYCC 2026, Serpentorslair, toy collecting, Zartan0 comment

New Dreadnok Flatline Joins the G.I. Joe Classified Series! The Dreadnoks are getting a doctor, and we’re not sure anyone should trust him! Hasbro has officially revealed the upcoming G.I. Joe Classified Series Dreadnok Flatline action figure ahead of New York Comic Con 2026. This completely new character brings an outrageous personality, bizarre medical equipment, and another dangerous addition to Zartan’s infamous biker gang. With NYCC 2026 taking place October 8–11, collectors already have plenty to discuss. Flatline is shaping up to be one of the most unusual new characters…

Hasbro, It’s Time: 10 G.I. Joe Classified Figures We NEED Revealed at NYCC 2026

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

New York Comic Con is only days away, and G.I. Joe collectors know exactly what they want Hasbro to pull out of the case. Here are the Classified Series reveals that would absolutely break the internet. New York Comic Con 2026 opens October 8, and for G.I. Joe collectors, one particular event on the schedule has the potential to become one of the biggest toy stories of the weekend. The Hasbro Toy Panel – Action Brands is scheduled for Thursday evening, and the official description promises new additions to the…

Countdown to NYCC 2026: Destro Designs Is Bringing Max Dose Destro to New York Comic Con

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAaron Sparrow, Destro Designs, G.I. Joe Classified Series, G.I. Joe Community Here is the polished article. I kept Destro's personality rather than sanding it down into a generic press release., G.I.Joe, Hasbro, Kneel Before Doomface, Mark Fogarty, New York Comic Con, NYCC 2026, Serpentor's Lair, Viper Den Studios0 comment

By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios It’s Monday night, New York Comic Con 2026 is almost here, and I feel like a kid getting ready to go on vacation. I’m already packed. I’m ready to get in the car. Now I just need Thursday to get here. For the first time, I’m heading to one of the biggest conventions around as Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios, and saying I’m excited would be a massive understatement. New York Comic Con 2026 takes place October 8–11 at the Javits Center…