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

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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…

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

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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,…

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

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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

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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…

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

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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

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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…

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

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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.…

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

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

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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…

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

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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…

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Jason, Carrie, and Derry… Oh My!

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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…

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

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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…

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Eve Plumb at 68: The Untold Life Beyond Jan Brady

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SERPENTOR’S LAIR • CELEBRITY LIFE & LEGACY Beyond “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!”: The Extraordinary Life of Eve Plumb The woman America knew as Jan Brady opens a new chapter, reflecting on her remarkable childhood, devastating family losses, unexpected romance, survival, and the happiness she found beyond Hollywood. Eve Plumb in a 1973 ABC publicity portrait. Photo: ABC Television / Wikimedia Commons, U.S. public domain. For millions of Americans, Eve Plumb will forever be the little girl who stood somewhere between Marcia’s seemingly effortless perfection and Cindy’s irresistible cuteness. She was Jan…

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G.I. Joe Classified 

Why Metal Gear Solid Is Perfect for G.I. Joe Classified Figures

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Why Metal Gear Solid Makes a Flawless Crossover with the Classified Line By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios Metal Gear Solid — the original PlayStation classic. Artwork: Konami. By now, there is a good chance you’ve heard me wax poetic about my love for the Metal Gear franchise. When I was in my late teens and into my early 20s, it brought me back to gaming and was pivotal in keeping me there. Also, credit to SOCOM: Navy SEALs and Ghost Recon, and, of course, Splinter Cell. But MGS…

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Tom Skerritt Dies at 93: Remembering the Hollywood Legend Who Gave Us Alien, Top Gun and Picket Fences

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HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS | IN MEMORIAM Tom Skerritt Dies at 93: Remembering the Hollywood Legend Who Gave Us Alien, Top Gun and Picket Fences From the terrifying corridors of the Nostromo to the sun-drenched skies of Top Gun, the Emmy-winning actor spent more than six decades making audiences believe in the men he portrayed. Now, Hollywood says goodbye to one of its most quietly extraordinary stars. BY SERPENTOR’S LAIR EDITORIAL   |   OCTOBER 22, 2026 Tom Skerritt (1933–2026). Photograph by Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Image and license.…

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