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To Vlog or Not To Vlog

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 Serpentorslair Stafffake news online, movie and TV vloggers, online media literacy, pop culture commentary, professional wrestling vloggers, social media misinformation, theme park vloggers, toy collecting channels, vlogging trends, YouTube vloggers0 comment

By: R.A. Rayne Over the last few years, a trend that began during COVID has turned into a pop culture frenzy. What is that trend, you ask? It’s simple: vlogging. Vlogging started as a way to keep a video diary and share it online. It has now become a means of delivering, sharing, and informing the online community about our favorite hobbies. Whether it is politics, movies and television, toys, sports, or the theme parks, you can find a dozen or more channels posting daily content. But is the content…

The Most Badass Moment in G.I. Joe… So Far! | G.I. Joe: Countdown for Zartan | G.I. Retro

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

It’s the first stand alone episode of G.I. Joe and it’s all about Zartan!…Or is it?! Zartan goes undercover to help Cobra stop a world summit on terrorism. Will G.I. Joe be able to see through his disguise in time? Storm Shadow and Spirit also renew their rivalry in an episode full of highlights, including maybe the single greatest moment of them all! Who is YOUR pick for MVP?What was YOUR favorite DYD moment?Who was YOUR pick for Foul-Up? New here? G.I. Retro is a weekly rewatch of the classic…

Half The Battle

G.I. Joe Half The Battle: 5 Vehicles From OTHER Toy Lines That Should Have Been G.I. Joe Toys!

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

On this weekends episode of Half The Battle, We take a look at 5 vehicles from OTHER toy lines that could be G.I. Joe toys! 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!

On Location with G.I. Joe! A Few of the Reasons the Mini-Series Episodes Rocked

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

By Destro Designs-Viper Studios For me, there’s nothing like the action and stories of the multiple G.I. Joe mini-series in the Sunbow series. While I love the choices made for the actual single-shot episodes, it’s the mini-series that are the backbone of the show. So many of them were wild, crazy, and absolutely amazing to watch as a kid. But the mini-series had those excitement-inducing words: “To Be Continued…” Something about that just sent me into full-on imagination mode as I would play out what I thought was going to…

From Peg Warmer to Nightmare King: How Crystal Ball Conquered G.I. Joe

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffCobra Classified Series, Crystal Ball D.I.R.E. Tech, Crystal Ball G.I. Joe Classified, Crystal Ball Skybound, D.I.R.E. Tech G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe #22 Crystal Ball, G.I. Joe #24 Crystal Ball, G.I. Joe 1987 Crystal Ball, G.I. Joe Classified Series Crystal Ball, G.I. Joe Cobra characters, G.I. Joe Crystal Ball, G.I. Joe Crystal Ball history, G.I. Joe Energon Universe, G.I. Joe peg warmers, G.I. Joe Skybound Comics, Ghost Viper D.I.R.E. Beasts, Night-Creeper D.I.R.E. Tech, Owen King Crystal Ball, Richard Crystal Ball King, Stephen King G.I. Joe1 Comment

In 1987, Crystal Ball looked like the kind of Cobra operative who should have been unforgettable. He had hypnotic eyes, a bizarre open-chested uniform, a lenticular shield, and a backstory steeped in mind-reading and the occult. Stephen King and his young son Owen helped devise the character, with Hasbro turning the idea into a figure whose file card described him as the seventh son of a seventh son, born to a Romanian father with “second sight” and an American mother from Bangor, Maine. And yet, for many kids, Crystal Ball…

Review: Guns N’ Roses 2026 World Tour

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAxl Rose and Slash Live, Guns N’ Roses 2026 Setlist, Guns N’ Roses 2026 World Tour, Guns N’ Roses Atlas and Nothin’, Guns N’ Roses August 12 2026, Guns N’ Roses Concert Review, Guns N’ Roses East Rutherford NJ, Guns N’ Roses Live Concert 2026, Guns N’ Roses MetLife Stadium, Guns N’ Roses Sabbath Bloody Sabbath1 Comment

Story by @GIJoeRepairShop On August 12, 2026, I visited MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey to experience Guns N’ Roses 2026 World Tour. You might expect a sexagenarian hair band to play for an hour or an hour and a half, bow, and then leave the stage for some rest. But, no one would ever expect that of Guns N’ Roses. The set started with a high-energy rendition of “Welcome to the Jungle” (the first song from their first album) and never looked back. Over the course of more…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

All G.I. Joe Motorized Accessory Packs Ranked On HALF THE BATTLE!

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

On this weeks episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, We rank All GI Joe Motorized Accessory Packs! 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!

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…

Artist Spotlight

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

August 17, 2026August 23, 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…