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I Still Love The Crazy Stuff: The Wild And Dangerous Designs of The Joes and Cobra

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

By Destro Designs-Viper Studios As a kid, it’s super easy to ignore so many of the G.I. Joe toy design flaws that lead to obvious danger from both the enemy as well as the machines themselves. For example, the Cobra FANG is a canopy-less helicopter, which isn’t so bad until you realize the helicopter blade is barely above the pilot’s head. But as a kid, you recognize the absurdity, put it in your pocket, and move on because the vehicle is totally fucking awesome. Another one that’s a little less…

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Unpacking the D23 Disney Experiences Horizons Showcase

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAvengers Doomsday, D23 Disney Experiences, D23 Expo 2026, Disney Animation D23, Disney Experiences Showcase, Disney Horizons Showcase, Disney upcoming movies, Marvel Studios D23, Pixar D23 announcements, Star Wars D230 comment

By: R.A. Rayne Alright, let’s get started. There’s a great deal to go over. At first, I intended to look at everything from San Diego Comic-Con to Disney’s D23, but Disney just released a lot of exciting new material this weekend. Fans have noticed that Marvel, Star Wars, and some other Disney brands are less prominent at San Diego Comic-Con these days. There is a reason for this. It is reasonable for Disney to announce major news at its own convention, where it covers all sorts of areas such as…

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Artist Spotlight: Nic Price – The Art Machine Behind Liquor Store Fine Art

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAnDY Lucius artist, comic book inspired artwork, custom art commissions, horror pop culture art, independent artists and collectors, independent ink artist, Liquor Store Fine Art, Nic Price artist, original ink artwork, tribal art designs1 Comment

For this installment of our Artist Spotlight series, we sit down with Nic Price, also known creatively as AnDY Lucius, an independent artist whose work draws heavily from horror films, comic books, modern art, and decades of pop-culture inspiration. Working primarily with ink and pen on paper, Nic has developed a distinctive visual style built around bold shading, expressive linework, and original tribal-inspired designs. Calling himself “The Art Machine,” Nic is constantly creating, experimenting, and evolving. We spoke with him about his influences, creative process, commissions, and why he believes…

G.I. Joe Classified

Now You Know With Yorktownjoe: A FULL Review of G.I. Joe Classified AIRTIGHT

August 17, 2026August 17, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

This Week: A FULL review of the G.I. Joe Classified AIRTIGHT figure! Be sure and like share and subscribe if you enjoy my videos and follow me on X @Yorktownjoe!

Cobra Commander’s Greatest Meltdown?! | G.I. Joe: The Pyramid of Darkness Pt. 5 | G.I. Retro

August 16, 2026August 16, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

More action, more romance, more Fatal Fluffies, and yes, more yodeling! Plus Cobra Commander has an epic meltdown before catching Destro and Baroness in the act, Shipwreck and G.I. Joe make their final assault on the Cobra Temple, Satin gets her revenge and more! It’s all here in the Pyramid of Darkness finale, Knotting Cobra’s Coils! Who is YOUR pick for MVP? What was YOUR favorite DYD moment? Who was YOUR pick for Foul-Up? And now that all three miniseries are done: how do YOU rank them? New here? G.I.…

G.I. Joe Half The Battle: My Top 5 International G.I. Joe Vehicle Versions!

August 15, 2026August 15, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1 Comment

On this weekends episode of Half The Battle, We take a look at my Top 5 International G.I. Joe Vehicle Versions! 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!

The COMPLETE History of M.A.S.K. !

August 15, 2026August 15, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s nostalgia, 1980s toys, 80s nostalgia, 80s toy lines, action figures, classic toy lines, G.I. Joe, Ken ToyKennections, Kenner toys, M.A.S.K., M.A.S.K. 1980s, M.A.S.K. Masks, M.A.S.K. toy line, M.A.S.K. toys, M.A.S.K. vehicles, retro toys, toy collecting, toy history, toy photography, Toy Reviews, ToyKennections, Transformers, vintage toy collecting, vintage toys0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the iconic 1980s toy line M.A.S.K.! 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!

Why Aftermarket 3D Printing from My Brothers Is So Important to Collecting and Toy Photography

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1:12 scale 3D printing, aftermarket G.I. Joe accessories, custom G.I. Joe vehicles, G.I. Joe Classified 3D printed accessories, G.I. Joe Classified dioramas, G.I. Joe collecting accessories, G.I. Joe diorama accessories, G.I. Joe toy photography, Mo’s Mind Custom Design, Sys3DArsenal Mission Crates1 Comment

By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios It’s no secret how I feel about my brothers, Matt from Mo’s Mind Custom Design and Chris from Sys3DArsenal. I always dedicate a portion of my podcast to their creations for a lot of reasons. One, they’re both incredible dudes I’m proud to call brothers. Two, they make some of the coolest freaking stuff I’ve ever seen. They both offer different products that actually dovetail together nicely. I know Matt scales some of his vehicles and playsets to accommodate Chris’s signature item, the…

RADIOACTIVE SHELVES: When the Neon Toys of the ’90s Took Over Our Childhoods

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff10 SEO keywords: 1990s neon toys, 1990s action figures, 90s childhood nostalgia, G.I. Joe Battle Corps, Hasbro toy history, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers toys, retro toy collecting, Street Sharks toys, Toxic Crusaders figures, vintage G.I. Joe toys1 Comment

There were fluorescent greens, nuclear yellows, radioactive oranges and enough electric blue plastic to make a blacklight jealous. To adult collectors raised on the military greens of early G.I. Joe, some of those toys eventually became punchlines. But to a kid standing in Toys “R” Us? They looked incredible. Perhaps no line represents that transformation better than G.I. Joe Battle Corps. By 1993, Hasbro had grouped most of its standard Joe assortment under the Battle Corps banner while simultaneously experimenting with Mega Marines, Star Brigade and increasingly science-fiction-heavy concepts. Hasbro…

The Atari+ Platform: Bringing Back Retro Consoles the Right Way

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAtari 2600 cartridges, Atari 2600 HDMI, Atari 2600 modern console, Atari 2600 original cartridges, Atari 2600 Plus, Atari 2600 retro gaming, Atari 2600 wireless controller, Atari 2600+, Atari 2600+ console, Atari 2600+ review, Atari classic games, Atari retro gaming0 comment

Story by @GIJoeRepairShop The original Atari 2600 has released in 1977. That is nearly 50 years ago! Old Atari hardware is getting harder and harder to find, while Atari cartridges are often rotting in antique shops across the country. Television technology has also left the original Atari consoles far behind. Finding a working cathode ray tube (CRT) television and a working Atari television adaptor is becoming a harder, and more expensive, task by the day. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to play your old collection of Atari games…

G.I. Dave’s Cartoon Realism: Silly or Gritty? “An Eye for an Eye”

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander Sunbow, G.I. Dave Cartoon Realism, G.I. Joe 1980s Cartoon, G.I. Joe An Eye for an Eye, G.I. Joe cartoon analysis, G.I. Joe cartoon review, G.I. Joe Episode 40, G.I. Joe Silly or Gritty, G.I. Joe Skystriker, G.I. Joe Sunbow cartoon, Lady Jaye G.I. Joe0 comment

Story by @G_I_DAVE Alright G.I. Joe Friends, pull up a chair. We’re diving Episode 40 “An Eye for an Eye.” I remembered this one really different from back in the day. Not the wildest sci-fi episode, not the goofiest, but one of those quieter entries that actually has some neat stuff goin on when you look at it as an adult, and some absolute absurdity. As a kid I loved the action. As an adult? Rewatching it now, the civilian collateral damage, the OPSEC failures, the personal vengeance vs. professional…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

ALL 1988 G.I. Joe Vehicles Ranked On “HALF THE BATTLE”

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

On this weeks episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, We rank All 1988 GI Joe Vehicles! 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!

IACON CITY - The Transformers Forum

Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Throne of the Primes Optimal Optimus

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hasbro, Optimus Primal, Optimus Prime, Transformers1 Comment

Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Throne of the Primes Optimal Optimus: It’s not every day that a robot who turns into a gorilla and rides a hoverboard becomes the leader of the Autobots. But that’s exactly what happened when Optimus Primal won the first-ever Fan Vote Prime poll. When Optimus Primal becomes a Prime, he evolves to Optimal Optimus. Celebrate the fans’ choice and the epic conclusion of the Prime Wars Trilogy with this figure that uses converting Evolution Armor to evolve from a 5.5-inch scale Optimus Primal figure…

Growing Up in the 80’s Part 4: Danger Zone

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s Arcade Memories, 1980s Childhood Memories, 80s nostalgia, Childhood Danger Zone, Destro Designs Viper Den Studios, Gen X childhood, Gen X nostalgia, growing up in the 1980s, growing up in the 80s, Pac-Man and Galaga1 Comment

By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios I’m gonna drop a few things we did as kids that wouldn’t fly at all today. A lot of the shit I did just can’t be said in public, but these are good. At the end of my block was a laundromat. A lot happened there. In the winter, a plow would come through and push all the snow into one corner. Naturally, we would sleigh ride the hell out of that bad boy. But a seven- or eight-foot drop wasn’t enough, so…

Droopy & Butch: The Deadpan Dog and the Bulldog Who Could Never Escape Him

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1940s Cartoons, Butch Dog, classic cartoons, Droopy and Butch, Droopy Dog, Droopy Dog History, Golden Age animation, MGM Cartoons, Tex Avery Cartoons, Tex Avery Droopy0 comment

There is something almost supernatural about Droopy. He doesn’t run. He doesn’t scream. He rarely even raises his voice. Yet no matter how fast his opponent drives, how far he sails, or how desperately he tries to escape, Droopy is already standing there waiting for him. “Hello, all you happy people.” And somewhere nearby, Butch realizes his day is about to get considerably worse. The Droopy cartoons produced by MGM during Hollywood animation’s golden age remain some of the funniest demonstrations of comic timing ever put on film. Behind their…