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The Chaos and Joy of 1970s and 1980s Family Feud

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1970s game shows, 1980s game shows, classic Family Feud, classic television nostalgia, Family Feud 1970s, Family Feud funny moments, retro TV nostalgia, Richard Dawson Family Feud, Richard Dawson game show host, vintage television game shows0 comment

Story by @GIJoeRepairShop Before Steve Harvey brought a whole new generation to it, before Ray Combs brought it into the 1990s, Richard Dawson’s run as the original host of Family Feud will stand out as a chaotic and joyful first run of one of America’s most-loved television gameshows. Richard Dawson was not unknown to television viewers when Family Feud started in 1976. The half-British, half-American actor was one of the stars of the wildly-popular show “Hogan’s Heroes,” which ran from 1965 to 1971. Richard Dawson spent much of the early 1970s…

'NOW YOU KNOW' With Yorktownjoe

Now You Know With Yorktownjoe: Operation Monster Force – The Forgotten King FULL REVIEW

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Operation Monster Force0 comment

This Week: A FULL review of Operation Monster Force – The Forgotten King! Be sure and like share and subscribe if you enjoy my videos and follow me on X @Yorktownjoe!

G.I. Dave’s Cartoon Realism: Silly or Gritty? “Jungle Trap”

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Commander, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe 1980s Cartoon, G.I. Joe Cartoon, G.I. Joe Cartoon Realism, G.I. Joe Jungle Trap, G.I. Joe nostalgia, G.I. Joe Recondo, G.I. Joe Season 1, G.I. Joe Sunbow0 comment

Story by @G_I_DAVE Alright Joe Friends, huddle up! We’re diving into G.I. Joe Season 1 Episode 10, “Jungle Trap.” I remembered this one as “the Recondo episode” and that’s pretty much still true. Not the wildest sci-fi outing, not the goofiest, but one of those stand alones that actually tries to look like a jungle patrol, until the lava machine shows up and the cartoon physics take the wheel. As a kid I just wanted to see Recondo fire his M14. As an adult? Rewatching it now, you can see the…

When the World Gets Heavy, Hold On to What Makes You Smile

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toy nostalgia, action figure collecting, action figure community, Bugs Bunny nostalgia, childhood nostalgia, collecting toys as an adult, collector community, finding happiness in hobbies, finding joy in difficult times, friendships through hobbies, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe nostalgia, Gen X childhood memories, giving without expecting anything, He-Man action figures, kindness and empathy, Looney Tunes nostalgia, Masters of the Universe collecting, nostalgia and mental well being, Nostalgic toy collecting, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys, TMNT vintage figures, Underdog cartoon, vintage action figures, vintage toy collectors0 comment

There are mornings when you turn on the television, open your phone, or simply look around at the people you know and wonder how much more the world can take. Someone is grieving the loss of a parent. Someone else is fighting an illness nobody can see. Families are watching wars unfold thousands of miles away while other families are living through them firsthand. People are working harder than ever and still wondering how they are going to pay the electric bill, buy groceries, or make the next mortgage payment.…

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) Michelangelo 1:10 Art Scale Limited Edition Statue (IN STOCK)

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffIron Studios, michelangelo, Statues, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles1 Comment

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) Michelangelo 1:10 Art Scale Limited Edition Statue: Expand your Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collection with this Michelangelo 1:10 Art Scale statue by Iron Studios! This statue is based on the popular 1990’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and stands over 7-inches tall. Michelangelo is displayed in a popular pose ready for a fight, with a pizza box at his feet. Made of polystone, this highly detailed statue is a must for any turtle fans collection! Ages 14 and up CLICK HERE TO ORDER

Sub-Teams and Their Presence in G.I. Joe: Part I

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

By Destro Designs–Viper Den Studios Some people ain’t down with G.I. Joe sub-teams in the original 3¾-inch line or the G.I. Joe Classified Series for a couple of reasons. And some of those reasons I can roll with. First, they’re repaints, and some people ain’t about spending that money on something they already have. I’m cool with that. The economy is circling the drain, and buying food for your family is infinitely more important than toys. Maintaining or even upgrading your family’s quality of life is also more important than…

F-19: WHEN MICROPROSE ALMOST UNVEILED THE FUTURE

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s computer games, classic PC flight simulators, F-117 Nighthawk games, F-19 Stealth Fighter, F-19 Stealth Fighter game, MicroProse F-19, MicroProse flight simulator, retro military games, Sid Meier MicroProse, stealth fighter video games0 comment

By @Kingmakeress The premise of F-19 is much different from that of most flight simulators and also deceptively simple: Fly to the objectives, accomplish your mission, and fly back to base .. undetected. This last word epitomizes not only the nature of the game, but also years of secret aerospace engineering research. The development and deployment of working air radar at the late 1930s, beginning with the UK’s Chain Home system, meant that aircrafts no longer could approach targets undetected. (Fun fact: Radar is not a word, but actually a…

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Artist Spotlight: Michael DiPascale — Bringing Fantasy, Horror, and Forgotten Characters to Life

August 30, 2026August 30, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffartist interview, Artist Spotlight, Avatar Press artist, BloodRayne comics, BOOM Studios artist, character illustration, Coffin Comics artist, comic art interview, comic book artist, comic book cover art, comic book illustration, comic cover artist, commissioned artwork, digital painting, Digital Webbing artist, fantasy comic art, fantasy illustrator, freelance fantasy illustrator, Garth Ennis artist, Gothic Medieval art, graphite art, horror artist, horror comic art, independent comic artist, Michael DiPascale, Michael DiPascale artist, professional illustrator, Rover Red Charlie, SerpentorsLair Artist Spotlight, Zenescope artist0 comment

There is something immediately recognizable about the work of Michael DiPascale. Whether he is illustrating the dark world of horror, bringing comic-book characters to life, capturing the personality of three dogs at the end of the world, or exploring the Gothic and Medieval imagery that currently fuels his imagination, DiPascale approaches every piece with a distinctive style that remains unmistakably his own. A freelance fantasy illustrator with an extensive career in comics, DiPascale has created work for publishers including Avatar Press, BOOM! Studios, Zenescope, Coffin Comics, Digital Webbing, and others.…

Now You Know With Yorktownjoe: A FULL Review of G.I. Joe Classified Retro B.A.T.

August 30, 2026August 30, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

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

IACON CITY - The Transformers Forum

Honoring the Voice That Transformed a Generation

August 29, 2026August 29, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoon voice actors, Gen X pop culture icons, Hasbro concert Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen legacy, Peter Cullen Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen tribute, Peter Cullen voice acting career, Till All Are One tribute, Transformers The Movie 40th anniversary, voice of Optimus Prime1 Comment

By: R.A. Rayne It’s weird to think that just over a month earlier, I was standing on the balcony of the House of Blues in San Diego, talking to Samantha Newark, another iconic voice from the 1980s, as we prepared to honor the 40th anniversary of the animated Transformers movie at Hasbro’s concert wake for Optimus Prime. Hasbro Coachella, a term my daughter coined, featured Britta Phillips (the singing voice of Jem), Cold Slither, Andy Selway (KMFDM), Francesco Cavalieri (Wind Rose, V.B.O.), Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers), Mark Osegueda (Death…

Realm of Eternia - Masters of the Universe

History of Masters Of The Universe 1987 With TOY KENNECTIONS!

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, he-man, Masters of The Universe, Mattel0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the History of Masters Of The Universe 1987.! 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!

G.I. Joe Classified G.I.Joe

Two Destro’s Interview The Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified Team: Bmac, Mark Beazley & Eric Siebenaler

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

Two Destro’s sit down for an awesome conversation with members of the G.I. Joe Classified Series Creative Team—Bmac, Mark Beazley, and Eric Siebenaler! Go behind the scenes of one of the hottest action figure lines today as we talk G.I. Joe, collecting, design, creativity, and what goes into bringing our favorite heroes and villains into the Classified Series.

The Joes Didn’t Teach Us A Lot About the Mortal Coil and Loss

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro1 Comment

By Destro Designs — Viper Den Studios 2026 has taken a lot of people, at least in the world’s view. After hearing from a member of the G.I. Joe community I’m close with, it got me thinking about the mortal coil wrapped around all of us and the inevitable loss it brings. I don’t want to bring everybody down with an article full of sadness. I’d rather talk about a way we can enjoy the time we have here to the fullest. That’s one of the reasons I insist on…

Happy 78th Birthday, Sarge: From the Gen X Kids You Inspired, Thank You for Being Our Real American Hero

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s G.I. Joe, 1980s nostalgia, 1980s wrestling, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe nostalgia, Robert Remus, Sgt Slaughter, Sgt Slaughter 78th birthday, Sgt Slaughter action figure, Sgt Slaughter birthday, Sgt Slaughter G.I. Joe, Sgt Slaughter G.I. Joe cartoon, Sgt Slaughter Gen X, Sgt Slaughter Iron Sheik, Sgt Slaughter Triple T, Sgt Slaughter WrestleMania VII, Sgt Slaughter WWE, Sgt Slaughter WWF, Slaughters Marauders, WWE Hall of Fame1 Comment

There was a time when being a kid meant Saturday morning cartoons, wrestling on television, action figures scattered across the floor, and entire adventures built with nothing more than imagination. For those of us who grew up in that world, very few people ever managed to step through all of those doors at once. Sgt. Slaughter did. So today, on your 78th birthday, Sarge, this isn’t simply a look back at a wrestling career or a famous G.I. Joe character. This is a thank-you letter from a generation of kids…

IACON CITY - The Transformers Forum

The Voice of Gen X Falls Silent: Remembering Peter Cullen, the Man Who Made Us Believe in Heroes

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoons, 1980s voice actors, G.I. Joe 1980s, Optimus Prime voice actor, Peter Cullen, Peter Cullen Airborne, Peter Cullen career, Peter Cullen death, Peter Cullen dies at 85, Peter Cullen Eeyore, Peter Cullen family, Peter Cullen G.I. Joe, Peter Cullen Gen X, Peter Cullen Knight Rider KARR, Peter Cullen legacy, Peter Cullen life story, Peter Cullen Nemesis Enforcer, Peter Cullen obituary, Peter Cullen Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen Predator, Peter Cullen Transformers, Peter Cullen tribute, Peter Cullen Zandar, Transformers 1984, Transformers Generation X, Transformers voice actor, voice of Optimus Prime1 Comment

For millions of Generation X kids, Peter Cullen was never simply a voice actor. He was part of the soundtrack of childhood. His voice came through the television while we sat cross-legged on living-room floors surrounded by action figures, cereal bowls, comic books, and VHS tapes. It commanded the Autobots as Optimus Prime, soared into battle as Airborne in G.I. Joe, threatened Cobra’s enemies as Zandar, gave menace to Nemesis Enforcer, and somehow transformed completely into the wonderfully gloomy Eeyore. On August 26, 2026, Peter Cullen died at his Los…