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Changing G.I. Joe! A 1990s Toy Workshop — Hasbro Secrets Revealed

November 6, 2026November 6, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffA Real American Hero, action figure history, Adam Jared, Beast Wars, G.I. Joe 1994 sales, G.I.Joe, Hall of Fame Duke, Hasbro, Ken Po, Maximals, Outback 1993, Roadblock 1992, Serpentorslair, Sgt. Savage, Total Combat Hawk, Toy Kennections, Transformers Generation 1, Vinnie D'Alleva, vintage toys, WWF Hasbro0 comment

SERPENTOR’S LAIR • TOY HISTORY EXCLUSIVE Changing G.I. Joe!A 1990s Toy Workshop The untold Hasbro stories behind G.I. Joe’s final years, a forgotten General Hawk playset, and the decisions that changed the toy industry. Written by Ken PoEdited by Adam Jared What really happened to G.I. Joe in the 1990s? Why did Hasbro embrace brighter colors, create so many different sub-teams, experiment with larger figures, and ultimately move away from the original 3.75-inch A Real American Hero line? Recently on my Toy Kennections YouTube channel, I released a 73-minute discussion…

Bradley Cooper Is Duke in Danny McBride’s G.I. Joe Movie (2028)

November 6, 2026November 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s nostalgia, Bradley Cooper, Cobra Commander, Danny McBride, Dreadnoks, Duke, G.I. Joe 2028, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe movie, Hasbro, Larry Hama, Paramount Pictures, Serpentors Lair Monstro Viper, Snake Eyes, Springfield0 comment

SERPENTOR’S LAIR | HOLLYWOOD & G.I. JOE NEWS YO JOE! Bradley Cooper Is Duke as Danny McBride’s G.I. Joe Movie Sets Its Sights on 2028 — Is Cobra’s Springfield Next? Paramount has officially scheduled the next live-action G.I. Joe adventure for October 20, 2028. With Bradley Cooper leading America’s elite fighting force and lifelong fan Danny McBride directing, Hollywood is taking another shot at one of the most beloved franchises of the 1980s. BY ADAM JAREDOwner Serpentorslair.comNOVEMBER 6, 2026 The original 1983 Duke action figure remains one of the most…

The 1980s Gave Us 10 TV Theme Songs We Still Know by Heart — But Can You Guess Which One Took the Crown?

November 6, 2026November 6, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s nostalgia, 1980s TV theme songs, Cheers, classic television, classic TV intros, Diff'rent Strokes, Dukes of Hazzard, Facts of Life, Growing Pains, Jan Hammer, Little House On The Prairie, Magnum PI, Miami Vice, Mike Post, retro television, Serpentorslair, Silver Spoons, The Fall Guy, Waylon Jennings0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM PRESENTS THE RETRO TELEVISION COUNTDOWN The 1980s Gave Us 10 TV Theme Songs We Still Know by Heart — But Can You Guess Which One Took the Crown? Ten unforgettable openings. Ten trips back in time. One television theme that stands above them all. By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios There was a time when television didn’t need a skip-intro button. In fact, the opening credits were often one of the best parts of the entire show. Imagine it. It’s 1985. You’ve finished your homework, dinner is over,…

The G.I. Joe Ads Still Hit Like a Megaton Bomb 40 Years Later

November 5, 2026November 5, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s Childhood Memories, 1980s G.I. Joe commercials, 1980s toy catalogs, Destro Designs, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe nostalgia, Hasbro G.I. Joe, Kay-Bee Toys, Sears Wish Book, Serpentorslair, Toys R Us, vintage action figures, vintage G.I. Joe advertisements, Viper Den Studios0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM • RETRO TOY NOSTALGIA The G.I. Joe Ads Still Hit Like a Megaton Bomb 40 Years Later Before the internet, before social media, and before instant toy reveals, a G.I. Joe commercial or a page from the Sears catalog could make an ordinary afternoon unforgettable. BY DESTRO DESIGNS – VIPER DEN STUDIOS VINTAGE TOY ADVERTISING | The G.I. Joe catalog pages that fueled the imaginations of an entire generation. As a kid, we didn’t have the internet to Google upcoming releases or to stare at figures we wanted to…

Alice Cooper Halloween 2026: Atlantic City Concert Review

November 4, 2026November 4, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAlice Cooper, Alice Cooper Atlantic City, Alice Cooper concert review, Alice Cooper Halloween 2026, Alice's Attic Tour, Anna Cara, Classic Rock, Halloween Concerts, Little Steven Van Zandt, Nirvana, Nita Strauss, School's Out, Serpentorslair, Shock Rock, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Steven Van Zandt, Tropicana Casino0 comment

SERPENTOR’S LAIR LIVE MUSIC • CONCERT REVIEWS Halloween with Alice Cooper in Atlantic City By @gijoerepairshop Special Contributor • SerpentorsLair.com Alice Cooper shows always include horror and the macabre. But, an Alice Cooper show on Halloween is a unique experience! This year, this author left the neighborhood children to fend for themselves with two buckets of candy by the front door. Alice Cooper and his band were playing at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, a venue they have visited many times before, in support of the current…

A Day in the Life of Rajah: The Burden of Being Grand Duchess

November 4, 2026November 4, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAnimal Lovers, Cat Lovers, Cat Stories, Domestic Shorthair Cats, Funny Cat Stories, Furbabies, Grand Duchess Rajah, Guest Columns, Life With Cats, Pet Humor, Pet Stories, Princess Rajah, Serpentorslair, W.J. Rabideau0 comment

Today’s article is about my favorite little beastie. Written in her POV. Not so much an article as a ode to our favorite furbabies. A Day in the Life of Rajah: The Burden of Being Grand Duchess By W.J. Rabideau By Her Royal Highness, Princess Rajah, First of Her Name, Duchess of the Staircase, and Supreme Ruler of the Two-Story Kingdom Her Royal Highness, The Grand Duchess Rajah. Being royal is exhausting. Particularly when you’re responsible for the emotional well-being of three hopelessly dependent humans. I am Rajah, a 14-year-old…

The Time G.I. Joe Tackled Voter Fraud! Cobra’s Candidate (1985)

November 3, 2026November 4, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoons, Classic animation, Cobra Commander, Cobra conspiracy, Cobra's Candidate, Dreadnoks, election interference, Extensive Enterprises, G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe Cartoons, GI Joe 1985, Hasbro, Lady Jaye, Pilar Vasquez, Robert Harper, Scarlett, Sunbow GI Joe, Tomax and Xamot, voter fraud, Whittier Greenway0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM CLASSIC CARTOON RETROSPECTIVE THE TIME G.I. JOE TACKLED VOTER FRAUD! COBRA’S CANDIDATE (1985) When Cobra Tried to Hijack Democracy, One Mayoral Election at a Time! By Adam Jared Harper’s law-and-order campaign launches one of Cobra’s most unusual political operations. Episode image: JoeGuide.com / Hasbro. In 1985, G.I. Joe went to war against one of Cobra’s most devious weapons: election manipulation! Forget the MASS Device. Forget Cobra’s weather-controlling machines, giant robots, and elaborate plans to conquer the world with military force. On October 11, 1985, children watching the Sunbow animated…

All 2002 G.I. Joe Figures Ranked (PT. 3) On HALF THE BATTLE!

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

On this weeks episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, All 2002 G.I. Joe Figures Ranked (Part 3)” 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!

Display Choices, a Rapidly Growing G.I. Joe Collection, and Dwindling Space

November 3, 2026November 3, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figure display ideas, action figure storage, G.I. Joe Classified display space, G.I. Joe Classified Series, G.I. Joe collection display, G.I. Joe dioramas, G.I. Joe HasLab Snow C.A.T., G.I. Joe Thunder Machine, Serpentorslair, Vamp Mark II0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM | THE COLLECTOR’S CORNER Display Choices, a Rapidly Growing G.I. Joe Collection, and Dwindling Space When the collection keeps growing but the walls aren’t moving, sometimes the only solution is to declare it a problem for your future self! By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios | SerpentorsLair.com G.I. Joe Classified Series figures bring elaborate battle scenes to life. Promotional imagery: Hasbro, via GeekTyrant. One thing nearly all collectors have in common is the finite amount of space available for their collections. Regardless of what you collect, most people…

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Dolph Lundgren Turns 69: From Ivan Drago to He-Man, the Action Legend Who Refused to Be Broken

November 2, 2026November 2, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action movies, Dolph Lundgren, Dolph Lundgren birthday, Dolph Unbreakable, he-man, Ivan Drago, Masters of the Universe 1987, Rocky IV, The Punisher 1989, Universal Soldier0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM • BIRTHDAY SPOTLIGHT Dolph Lundgren Turns 69: From Ivan Drago to He-Man, the Action Legend Who Refused to Be Broken The brilliant mind, the unstoppable physique, and the unforgettable movies that made him an ’80s icon. NOVEMBER 3, 2026 | BY ADAM JARED Dolph Lundgren as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV (1985). Film imagery: United Artists/MGM, via The Independent. Rights clearance required. There was a time when movie heroes were larger than life, villains were absolutely terrifying, and the local video store was the gateway to adventure. Few actors…

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Carrie Turns 50: The Night Prom Became a Nightmare — The Untold Stories Behind the 1976 Horror Classic

November 2, 2026November 2, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1970s horror movies, Brian De Palma, Carrie 1976, Carrie 50th anniversary, Carrie prom scene, Classic horror films, Mike Flanagan Carrie, Piper Laurie, Sissy Spacek, Stephen King0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM | 1976–2026 50TH ANNIVERSARY HORROR RETROSPECTIVE CARRIE TURNS 50: THE NIGHT PROM BECAME A NIGHTMARE The Untold Stories Behind Brian De Palma’s Terrifying 1976 Masterpiece November 3, 2026 | By Adam Jared The original Carrie theatrical poster, contrasting a happy prom queen with the horror that follows. Original film artwork via Mauvais Genres. She was the girl nobody wanted to notice. The one everyone laughed at. And on one unforgettable night in 1976, an entire generation learned what could happen when the cruelty finally went too far. Fifty years…

It’s All Fun & Games Until Joes Start Dying!

November 2, 2026November 2, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s cartoon nostalgia, classic G.I. Joe cartoons, Cobra Commander, Flint and Lady Jaye, G.I. Joe 1985 cartoon, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe episode review, G.I. Joe Sunbow episodes, G.I. Joe The Funhouse, G.I. Retro0 comment

G.I. RETRO • CLASSIC CARTOON REVIEW It’s All Fun & Games Until Joes Start Dying! G.I. Joe: The Funhouse | G.I. Retro Featuring G.I. Retro What happens when Cobra Commander decides to build an amusement park? You get one of the most dangerous, bizarre, and entertaining episodes in the history of the original G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero animated series! Forget cotton candy, bumper cars, and harmless carnival games. In the 1985 episode “The Funhouse,” Cobra has created a nightmare attraction complete with poisoned balloons, deadly roller coasters, murderous…

The 1986 Sears Wish Book: The Christmas Catalog That Made Every Kid Dream

November 1, 2026November 1, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s Childhood Memories, 1980s Christmas nostalgia, 1986 Christmas toys, 1986 Sears Wish Book, G.I. Joe Terror Drome, M.A.S.K. toys 1986, Nintendo Christmas 1986, Sears catalog vintage toys, Sears Christmas Catalog 1986, Transformers 19860 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM • 1980s NOSTALGIA THE 1986 SEARS WISH BOOK The Christmas Catalog That Made Every Kid Dream 40 YEARS OF CHRISTMAS MAGIC • 1986–2026 By Adam Jared The original 1986 Sears Christmas Wish Book cover. Archived image via Rediscover the ’80s. There was a time when Christmas didn’t begin with an online shopping cart. It began with a thick catalog arriving in the mail. If you grew up in the 1980s, you know exactly what we’re talking about. Long before Amazon, online wish lists, smartphones, and social media, there was…

Farrah, Lynda, Lindsay & Jaclyn — The Women Who Made 1976 Unforgettable

November 1, 2026November 1, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1970s television actresses, 1976 television nostalgia, beautiful 1970s actresses, Charlie's Angels 50th anniversary, classic TV leading ladies, Farrah Fawcett 1976, Farrah Fawcett swimsuit poster, Jaclyn Smith Charlie's Angels, Lindsay Wagner Bionic Woman, Lynda Carter Wonder Woman0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM • THE GOLDEN AGE OF TELEVISION FARRAH, LYNDA, LINDSAY & JACLYN The Women Who Made 1976 Unforgettable A 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION By Adam Jared The original Charlie’s Angels cast. ABC Television, 1976. Public-domain publicity photograph via Wikimedia Commons. Before Instagram influencers, streaming celebrities, and a thousand different entertainment channels, four extraordinary women captivated an entire generation. Their names were Farrah Fawcett, Lynda Carter, Lindsay Wagner, and Jaclyn Smith. And in 1976, television would never be quite the same. Think about it for a moment. America was celebrating its Bicentennial.…

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IT: Welcome to Derry Halloween Special Review – Maturin Revealed

November 1, 2026November 1, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffA Story of Derry, Halloween 2026, HBO MAX, IT Welcome to Derry, Maturin the Turtle, Pennywise, R.A. Rayne, Stephen King0 comment

SERPENTORSLAIR.COM | HORROR & TELEVISION Is IT a Trick or Treat? HBO Max’s Surprise IT: Welcome to Derry Halloween Special Reveals Ancient Secrets, a Cosmic Turtle, and the Origins of Pennywise’s Prison By R.A. Rayne | November 1, 2026 Pennywise in HBO’s IT: Welcome to Derry. The Halloween special explores the ancient evil before its familiar clown disguise. Image: HBO, via WIRED. WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD This review reveals the events and ending of IT: Welcome to Derry – A Story of Derry, including the special’s biggest Stephen King mythology…