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Is the Future of Hasbro’s HasLabs in Jeopardy?

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro, Marvel, Star Wars0 comment

By: R.A. Rayne Now that HasLab backers are receiving their G.I. Joe Classified Series Snow C.A.T.s and only two more funded projects remain in production, what is the future of the crowdfunding campaigns? The last HasLab campaign was the TRON: Heroes of the Grid 3.75-Inch Collector Set, which ran from October 9 to November 24, 2025. The set included five 3.75-inch figures (Flynn, TRON, Yori, Sark, and Program), two Lightcycles with jetwalls, and a USB-powered, LED-lit Grid display base. At its $259 price point, the project failed. With petroleum “oil”…

“I Am Vengeance. I Am the Night.” — 34 Years Ago, Batman: The Animated Series Changed the Dark Knight Forever

September 5, 2026September 5, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1990s animation, 1990s cartoons, Arleen Sorkin Harley Quinn, Batman 1992, Batman Animated Series anniversary, Batman animation, Batman Mask of the Phantasm, Batman nostalgia, Batman TAS, Batman The Animated Series 34th Anniversary, Batman: The Animated Series, best Batman cartoon, Bruce Timm Batman, Bruce Wayne Animated Series, BTAS, classic Batman cartoons, DC Animated Universe, DC Comics animation, DCAU, Eric Radomski Batman, Fox Kids Batman, Gotham City Animated Series, Harley Quinn debut, Heart of Ice, Joker's Favor, Kevin Conroy Batman, Mark Hamill Joker, Mr. Freeze Batman, Paul Dini Batman, September 5 19920 comment

That Saturday, Fox Kids premiered Batman: The Animated Series, beginning with “The Cat and the Claw: Part I.” Thirty-four years later, the series remains one of the most celebrated interpretations of Batman ever produced—not simply a great superhero cartoon, but a landmark in American animation. Developed by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, the series took inspiration from the darkness of the Batman comics and the cinematic atmosphere surrounding Tim Burton’s Batman films, but quickly established an identity entirely its own. Its Gotham City seemed…

Realm of Eternia - Masters of the Universe

Masters Of The Universe Movie “Skeletor” Figure Review on HALF THE BATTLE!

September 5, 2026September 5, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffHalf The Battle, Masters of the Universe 2026, Masters of the Universe figure review, MOTU 2026, MOTU movie figure, MOTU toy review, Skeletor 2026 figure, Skeletor action figure, Skeletor figure review, Skeletor toy review0 comment

On this weekends episode of Half The Battle, We take a look at the Skeletor figure from the 2026 MOTU toy line ! 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

The Transformers: The Movie Ultimate Visual History Delayed as 40th Anniversary Celebration Gets Bigger

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffGeneration 1 Transformers, Insight Editions Transformers, Optimus Prime, Transformers 1986 movie, Transformers 40th Anniversary, Transformers G1, Transformers movie book, Transformers The Movie 2026, Transformers The Movie Ultimate Visual History, Unicron1 Comment

For Transformers fans, 2026 has been a year built around one enormous milestone: the 40th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie. Now, one of the most anticipated collectibles tied to that celebration is going to require fans to wait just a little bit longer. The Transformers: The Movie: The Ultimate Visual History, written by Chris Prince and published by Insight Editions, has been moved from its previously announced October 27, 2026 release date to November 24, 2026. Titan Books, which is handling the UK edition, currently lists the hardcover for…

All Things Gi Joe!

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios A couple of months ago, my daughters brought home this 2-inch Duke figure they got from a dollar store, and I loved it. A couple of weeks later, they got me Snake Eyes and Cobra Commander. All three are totally awesome. And I absolutely love having them MOC, along with another set to open. Obviously, I love them because they were gifts from my daughters, but they were also just super-thoughtful gifts. And I started to realize that I have developed an eye…

Artist Spotlight

GOBLIN MODE ACTIVATED! GOBBLERS – LEVEL 4 Takes Comics, Gaming and Fantasy Adventure to the Next Level

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffBad Kerry Studios, fantasy comic books, Gobblers Kickstarter, GOBBLERS Level 4, goblin comic book, independent comics, indie comic Kickstarter, Stef Wilson Gobblers, tabletop roleplaying games, tabletop RPG Kickstarter0 comment

If you like your fantasy adventures packed with monsters, mayhem, humor, and just the right amount of goblin-fueled chaos, there is a Kickstarter you need to have on your radar. GOBBLERS – LEVEL 4, the newest installment from creator Stef Wilson and Bad Kerry Studios, is bringing Paisley, Grudge, and Smudge back for another round of unlikely heroics—and this time the adventure is expanding beyond the comic page. At its heart, Gobblers follows three goblins who find themselves thrust into the role of adventurers. Paisley, Grudge, and Smudge aren’t your…

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…

Artist Spotlight

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!