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12-Inch Comeback: Rediscovering G.I. Joe’s Forgotten Giants from 2009!

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff2009 G.I. Joe toys, ARAH Short-Fuze, G.I. Joe 12 inch figures, G.I. Joe Chuckles Cobra Island, G.I. Joe collecting 2000s, G.I. Joe custom figures, G.I. Joe Outpost series, G.I. Joe Storm Shadow figure, G.I. Joe Storm Shadow unmasked, G.I. Joe uniform swap, movie G.I. Joe figures, retro G.I. Joe figures, Rise of Cobra G.I. Joe, Snowjob G.I. Joe, vintage action figures0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m rolling it back a bit when GI Joe along with other companies still made 12 inch figures. In 2009 “The Rise of Cobra” was released along with several cool 3-3/4 inch figures and vehicles both from the movie along with some classic characters from our childhood such as Chuckles from the assault on Cobra Island pack. Along with these were also some really cool 12 inch figures from the Movie as well as figures based on the ARAH line like…

Justice with a Smile: The Untold Story of The Commish

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1990s crime drama, 90s police shows, Michael Chiklis The Commish, The Commish ABC series, The Commish behind the scenes, The Commish cast, The Commish cultural impact, The Commish fun facts, The Commish inspiration, The Commish little known facts, The Commish pilot episode, The Commish trivia, The Commish TV history, The Commish TV show, Tony Scali character0 comment

Premiering in 1991 on ABC, The Commish was not your average cop show. At a time when gritty, hard-edged crime dramas like NYPD Blue and Law & Order were dominating the airwaves, The Commish dared to be different. It offered viewers a police series with heart, humor, and a lot of warmth—anchored by Michael Chiklis as the kind but tough Commissioner Tony Scali. The show ran for five seasons until 1996, and though it may not always make the list of top 90s shows, The Commish holds a special place…

Pastels, Powerboats & Pop Culture: The Untold Story of Miami Vice

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s crime TV shows, Don Johnson Miami Vice, Jan Hammer Miami Vice soundtrack, Miami Vice 1980s, Miami Vice behind the scenes, Miami Vice Crockett and Tubbs, Miami Vice cultural impact, Miami Vice filming locations, Miami Vice little known facts, Miami Vice music influence, Miami Vice pastel suits, Miami Vice production secrets, Miami Vice trivia, Michael Mann Miami Vice, MTV cops0 comment

When Miami Vice premiered on NBC in 1984, television changed forever. Stylish, gritty, and driven by a pulsing synthesizer soundtrack, the show wasn’t just another crime drama—it was a visual and cultural revolution. For five seasons, audiences were glued to their screens, mesmerized by the pastel-colored chaos of South Beach crime fighting. But beyond the fast cars, fashion, and flash lay a fascinating story about how the show came to be and what happened behind the scenes. How Miami Vice Was Born The origins of Miami Vice are the stuff…

The Secret Origin of Starduster – G.I. Joe’s Jetpack Mystery with ToyKennections and 3DJoes!

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action figures, 3DJoes Carson Mataxis, G.I. Joe 1980s, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe mail-away figures, G.I. Joe Starduster explained, G.I. Joe toy reviews, G.I. Joe YouTube channels, Hasbro G.I. Joe history, Ken ToyKennections YouTube, Rare G.I. Joe Figures, Starduster G.I. Joe, Starduster origin story, ToyKennections, vintage G.I. Joe toys0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections discusses the origins of the 1980s G.I. Joe character “Starduster” With 3DJoes.com curator Carson Mataxis! 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!

Unmasking the Real Heroes: Dan Klingensmith Jr. on Preserving G.I. Joe’s Untold Legacy

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffCreating G.I. Joe author, Creating G.I. Joe book, Dan Klingensmith Jr. interview, G.I. Joe 80s toy history, G.I. Joe artwork and design, G.I. Joe behind the scenes, G.I. Joe book series, G.I. Joe character development, G.I. Joe character history, G.I. Joe collector books, G.I. Joe Hasbro team, G.I. Joe interview, G.I. Joe legacy, G.I. Joe Ron Rudat, G.I. Joe self-published books, G.I. Joe Short-Fuze origin, G.I. Joe toy line creation, G.I. Joe vehicle design history, Kirk Bozigian G.I. Joe, Serpentorslair interview0 comment

Serpentorslair Interviews Creating G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero author Dan Klingensmith Jr. What motivated you to take on such a massive undertaking? What motivated me: Back in 2008 or 2009, I read an interview with Ron Rudat on YoJoe.com where he expressed that Marketing often received all the credit for the work he had done. At the time, I was working—and still work—in a team-based environment, and I knew firsthand that it takes a collaborative effort to make something as impactful as G.I. Joe a success. That statement stuck…

Superman: Legacy Trailer Soars—A Bold New Dawn for the Man of Steel

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffDavid Corenswet Superman, DC Universe reboot, James Gunn Superman, Krypto the Superdog, Lex Luthor Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan Lois Lane, Superman 2025 movie, Superman Legacy cast, Superman Legacy film news, Superman Legacy first look, Superman Legacy plot, Superman Legacy release date, Superman Legacy trailer, Superman Legacy trailer reaction, Superman Legacy villains0 comment

On May 14, 2025, DC Studios unveiled the first full trailer for Superman: Legacy, signaling a transformative chapter for the iconic superhero. Directed by James Gunn, this film introduces David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, setting the stage for a fresh narrative within the reimagined DC Universe. The trailer delves into Superman’s internal struggle to balance his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. A poignant interview scene features Lois Lane challenging Superman’s global interventions, questioning their legality and moral implications . This interaction underscores the…

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Turtles, Twins & Time: My Emotional Quest to Complete a TMNT Grail

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffAll Monsters Attack Rosemont, C2E2 TMNT signing, Days of the Dead TMNT, emotional TMNT journey, Leo Donnie TMNT voice actors, original TMNT cast, TMNT 80s cartoon, TMNT 90s movie cast, TMNT arcade game, TMNT autographs, TMNT collector moment, TMNT collector story, TMNT family legacy, TMNT fan story, TMNT Godzilla convention, TMNT NES box signed, TMNT NES game, TMNT nostalgia, TMNT twin babies, TMNT voice actors0 comment

Story By Stormshadow_210 Hello all TMNT fans. So a little backstory here. Three years ago Muffy, my late mom and I attended C2E2 . At that event for the first time ALL THE ORIGINAL TMNT 80s cartoon turtle voice actors were there! I went back and forth on what to have signed….and ultimately went with my original boxed NES TMNT 2 The Arcade game. On that day the lines were so long! After getting both Raphey and Mikey, i was short on time and decided to pass on both Donnie…

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Forging the Future: Inside the G.I. Joe Classified 3D Printing Customs Community

May 12, 2025May 15, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff3D printed GI Joe vehicles, 3D printer for action figures, 3D printing hobby GI Joe, CAD GI Joe Classified, Classified 6 inch scale, custom GI Joe projects, G.I. Joe Classified, GI Joe 3D printing community, GI Joe Classified scale vehicles, GI Joe custom diorama, GI Joe custom figures, GI Joe customizers community, GI Joe DIY toys, GI Joe Facebook customs group, GI Joe fan creations, GI Joe FDM printing, GI Joe STL files, GI Joe vehicle blueprints, Hasbro GI Joe customs, resin printed GI Joe parts0 comment

In the ever-evolving world of G.I. Joe collecting, one of the most exciting and creatively rich corners of the fandom can be found in the G.I. Joe Classified 3D Printing Customs Facebook community. This group has become a hub for innovation, passion, and technical skill as fans bring their dream vehicles, gear, and diorama pieces to life in 1:12 scale — all thanks to the power of 3D printing. The Rise of 3D Customization for G.I. Joe Classified When Hasbro revived the G.I. Joe line in the highly detailed 6-inch…

Guile Takes Flight: Revisiting the Forgotten Street Fighter Heli-Fighter

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1995 GI Joe vehicles, 90s GI Joe history, Dragonfly helicopter GI Joe, GI Joe crossover lines, GI Joe Dragonfly repaint, GI Joe forgotten lines, GI Joe post-1994, GI Joe Street Fighter crossover, GI Joe toy legacy, GI Joe vehicle reviews, Guile GI Joe figure, Hasbro 1995 Street Fighter, Rare GI Joe vehicles, retro GI Joe blog, Street Fighter GI Joe toys, Street Fighter Heli-Fighter, The Outpost GI Joe reviews1 Comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1995 Street Fighter Heli Fighter. This vehicle used the original Dragonfly mold only switching up a few things like the missiles, color, and added a projectile launcher on one of the side fins. Other than that I don’t believe there are any other differences. The vehicle comes with a blue version of Guile? I think this was a strange time in Joe history as the original line had come to an end in 1994, but…

Johnny Quest: The Boy Adventurer Who Changed Saturday Mornings Forever

May 12, 2025May 14, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

Johnny Quest was the brainchild of comic book artist Doug Wildey, who was recruited by animation legend Hanna-Barbera to create a more realistic, action-oriented cartoon series. Originally intended to be a licensed adaptation of the radio serial Jack Armstrong, All-American Boy, the licensing deal fell through. Rather than scrap the idea, Wildey retooled the concept into something fresh—and Johnny Quest was born. Wildey’s background in comic book illustration brought a new visual language to television animation. He designed characters with anatomical accuracy and dramatic lighting, more akin to comic books…

Miles Mayhem: The Ruthless Commander Who Could’ve Joined Cobra

May 11, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff80s cartoon villains, classic MASK toys, GI Joe MASK connection, Hasbro Shared Universe, MASK cartoon villain, MASK comic books, MASK GI Joe crossover, MASK reboot news, MASK vs VENOM, Matt Trakker vs Miles Mayhem, Miles Mayhem backstory, Miles Mayhem betrayal, Miles Mayhem Cobra Commander, Miles Mayhem GI Joe, Miles Mayhem M.A.S.K., VENOM leader Miles Mayhem1 Comment

If you grew up in the 1980s watching animated series and playing with action figures, M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) is probably etched into your memory. But while the transforming vehicles and high-tech gadgets stole the show, one man stood behind nearly every act of chaos and villainy—Miles Mayhem. Ruthless, cunning, and always one step away from complete domination, Mayhem was more than just the main villain of M.A.S.K.—he was a master manipulator with loose ties to another iconic ’80s universe: G.I. Joe. The Face of VENOM Miles Mayhem is…

Soul, Chaos & Sunglasses: Why The Blues Brothers Still Hits Like 1980

May 11, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980 pop culture, 1980s movie classics, Aretha Franklin Blues Brothers, best musical comedies, Blues Brothers 1980, Blues Brothers car chase, Blues Brothers review, Carrie Fisher Blues Brothers, Dan Aykroyd Blues Brothers, James Brown Blues Brothers, John Belushi Blues Brothers, John Lennon assassination, Mt St Helens eruption 1980, Pac-Man release 1980, Ray Charles Blues Brothers, retro movie reviews, Ronald Reagan elected 1980, Saturday Night Live movies, The Blues Brothers movie0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith 1980 was a crazy year, Pac-Man was released, Ronald Regan was elected president, John Lennon was assassinated, Mt St Helens erupted and the Saturday Night Live skit The Blues Brothers hit the big screen. What started out as a skit by Dan Aykroyd and the late great John Belushi on SNL in 1978 became a hit with a long time following still popular today. The movie itself was a musical, a comedy, and a road house movie that featured many stars and rising stars of the…

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Answering the Call: The Grit, Wit, and Legacy of The Rockford Files

May 9, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

When The Rockford Files premiered on NBC in 1974, audiences were introduced to a new kind of television detective—one who wasn’t suave, didn’t wear fancy suits, and definitely wasn’t rich. Jim Rockford, played with effortless charm and world-weary wit by James Garner, wasn’t your typical TV private eye. He lived in a trailer on the beach, drove a gold Pontiac Firebird, and preferred to talk his way out of trouble rather than dive into a fistfight. And that was exactly what made him—and the show—so special. Created by Roy Huggins…

Pixels and Platoons: The Untold Story of G.I. Joe on the NES

May 8, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff8-bit G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Atlantis Factor, G.I. Joe NES, G.I. Joe NES trivia, G.I. Joe retro game, G.I. Joe video game history, Hasbro video games, Iku Mizutani composer, KID G.I. Joe development, NES G.I. Joe review, NES run and gun, NES sprite art, Snake Eyes NES, Takehiko Yoko G.I. Joe, Taxan NES games0 comment

In the late 1980s, G.I. Joe was riding high as one of the most recognizable action brands in the world. With a hit animated series, a long-running Marvel comic, and a best-selling toy line from Hasbro, the Real American Hero had conquered television sets and toy aisles alike. But in 1991, G.I. Joe would launch a new offensive — this time in the living rooms of video game fans across North America. The G.I. Joe NES game, developed by the Japanese company KID (Kindle Imagine Develop) and published by Taxan,…

Star Wars The Vintage Collection Streets of Mos Eisley Playset with Jawa

May 6, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hasbro, Star Wars0 comment

Tatooine’s lawless port was a hive of scum and villainy for rogues, smugglers, and fugitives of all species, and now you can buy it to build out a whole city at home! Display the playset and figure in or out of collectible Kenner-style closed-box packaging with a vintage feel. The included Jawa figure comes with 3 blaster accessories, and the playset comes with several crates for atmosphere – plus the attachable security gatekeeper droid! Ages 4 and up. Star Wars The Vintage Collection Streets of Mos Eisley Playset with Jawa…

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