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Garry Chalk: The Voice Behind Metal-Head and a Real-Life Battle Worth Celebrating

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

For G.I. Joe fans, Metal-Head was never just another Cobra-aligned madman with missiles strapped to his back. He was loud, wild, unpredictable, and completely unforgettable. In the DiC era of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Metal-Head burst onto the screen with the kind of manic energy that could only work if the voice actor fully committed to the insanity. Garry Chalk did exactly that. Chalk, sometimes credited or searched by fans as Gary Chaulk or Gary Chalk, brought Metal-Head to life with a performance that leaned into everything ridiculous…

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Topspin… Kind Of! The Bootleg King Rolls Into Half The Battle

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Transformers0 comment

On this weekends episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, At last, the legend, the bootleg king, we take a look at Transforms G1 Topspin kind of! 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!

ToyKennections Dives Into the Wild History of G.I. Joe in the 1990s!

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections discusses the History of the G.I. Joe Line from 1the 1990s! 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!

Yo Joe June 2026 RANKED! Recap & Reaction!

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

Yo Joe June 2026 came in hot, and we are ranking every Hasbro Pulse reveal with nothing held back! From long-awaited Classified Series favorites to surprise drops, troop builders, vehicles, and deep-cut character choices, this year gave G.I. Joe fans plenty to argue about. Some reveals felt like instant shelf legends, while others left collectors asking, “Who was this for?” That is what makes Yo Joe June so fun. The hype, the disappointment, the nostalgia, and the wallet pain all hit at once. Join us as we recap, react, and…

Green Light, Glow Joe! Super7 Unleashes JoeFest Exclusive Glow Patrol Figures

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Super71 Comment

The battlefield just got a whole lot brighter! Super7 is bringing the glow to JoeFest with an exclusive new wave of G.I. Joe ReAction+ figures, and collectors are going to want to move fast. The G.I. Joe Glow Patrol has officially arrived, featuring two incredible 3-packs packed with neon nostalgia, classic character power, and serious display appeal. On the heroic side, fans can grab the exclusive Joe Glow Patrol 3-pack, featuring Duke, Snake Eyes, and Cover Girl in eye-catching glow-in-the-dark style. These figures bring a fun, retro twist to some…

Shockwave: The Most Underrated Joe

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro1 Comment

By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios Since the moment I saw the Shockwave card art, I was obsessed. The deep blues contrasted with the lighter blue hit so hard. As part of the Balaclava Gang Gang, he was instantly one of my favorites. But when you add in the military cap, it was a wrap. He looked so ready for battle. Add that to the lore of him being a door kicker, and he was instantly running the lead on most missions in the field, right alongside Beach Head.…

The Karate Kid and the Quiet Kindness of Mr. Miyagi

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s movies, 1980s pop culture, 80s kids, 80s nostalgia, classic 80s films, Cobra Kai, Daniel LaRusso, Gen X nostalgia, hope in 80s movies, Johnny Lawrence, Karate Kid article, kindness in movies, martial arts movies, mentor stories, Mr Miyagi, Mr Miyagi kindness, nostalgic movie article, Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio, The Karate Kid, wax on wax off0 comment

The 1980s gave us a lot of heroes who made noise. They drove fast cars, fired laser rifles, kicked down doors, flew through space, transformed into trucks, and shouted battle cries while running straight into danger. It was a decade built for big entrances and bigger victories. But one of the greatest heroes of the 1980s did not need any of that. He was quiet. He trimmed bonsai trees.He fixed things with his hands.He spoke softly.He listened carefully.And when a bullied kid had nowhere else to turn, Mr. Miyagi stepped…

When Q*bert Met Mello Yello

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s arcade games, arcade birthday memory, arcade nostalgia, Atari 2600 Qbert, classic arcade games, classic video game memories, Gottlieb Qbert, Mello Yello arcade game, old school arcade, Qbert, Qbert arcade, Qbert arcade game, Qbert Atari 2600, Qbert cut scene, Qbert Mello Yello, rare arcade machines, rare Qbert arcade cabinet, Retro Gaming, vintage arcade games1 Comment

Several years ago, I visited an arcade to celebrate a birthday. One of the games I always loved, both in the arcade and in Atari 2600 form, was Q*bert. Without really paying much attention to the cabinet itself, I dove in and started playing. I completed a few screens and was then treated to a cut scene featuring Q*bert using a straw to drink Mello Yello. I realized then that I was playing a very rare arcade machine. The birth of Mello Yello Q*bert is the story of multiple corporate…

G.I. Joe Debates & Hot Takes: Settled Once & For All?! | G.I. Retro Mail Call #1

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

The first-ever G.I. Retro Mail Call is here! You sounded off, so I’m going into the comments, questions, and emails to respond to YOUR takes on the debates I’ve been tossing out on the show so far! Zartan: Hair or Hood, the greatest rivalry in G.I. Joe, and that Scarlett love triangle! Plus some exciting channel news and going to JoeFest! This community has been the best part of doing the show. Let’s keep the conversation going. What do YOU want to know for the next Mail Call? Drop it…

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G.I. Joe Classified Yo Joe June Week 4 Pre-Orders LIVE – Iceberg, Rugged Duke, Toxo-Viper Mistress Armada

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I. Joe Classified, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

G.I. Joe Classified Yo Joe June Week 4 Pre-Orders – Iceberg, Rugged Duke, Toxo-Viper Mistress Armada CLICK BELOW TO ORDER YOURS! G.I. Joe Classified Series 209 Toxo-Viper 6-Inch Action Figure G.I. Joe Classified Series 210 Mistress Armada 6-Inch Action Figure G.I. Joe Classified Series 211 Axel Synapse Soma 6-Inch Action Figure G.I. Joe Classified Series 207 Clifton Iceberg Nash 6-Inch Action Figure G.I. Joe Classified Series 208 Duke 6-Inch Action Figure

All The G.I. Joe Figures From The Year 2000 RANKED on HALF THE BATTLE!

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro1 Comment

On this weeks episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, I rank all the G.I. Joe Figures from the year 2000. 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!

Dusting Off the Creative Part of My Brain…

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, comic book, Shadow Strike0 comment

By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios In my late teens and early 20s, I was positive that I was going to be the next Hunter S. Thompson. I loved to write, and write, and party my ass off. And then write after having partied my ass off. I was published in a couple of magazines and fanzines, ghostwrote some stuff that made its way into a novel or two, and I was set. I thought it was a done deal. I was going to rip lines, have drinks, pop…

Realm of Eternia - Masters of the Universe

By the Power of Trolla! Light-Up Movie Orko Brings Magic Back to Masters of the Universe

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffEternia collectibles, He-Man collectibles, He-Man movie toys, Light Up Orko figure, Masters of the Universe 2026, Masters of the Universe movie toys, Masters of the Universe Orko, Mattel Creations Orko, MOTU Chronicles figures, MOTU Chronicles Orko, MOTU movie Orko, MOTU toy news, Orko action figure, Orko pre-order0 comment

Orko has always been one of those Masters of the Universe characters who could split the room. Some fans remember him as comic relief. Others remember him as the floating heart of Eternia, the strange little magician from Trolla who reminded us that even in a world of swords, monsters, skull-faced villains, and cosmic power, there was still room for wonder. Now, with the MOTU Chronicles movie light-up Orko figure going up for pre-order, Mattel is giving fans something that feels like a true little spell in plastic form. This…

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SURPRISE! Delta-17 Wave 2 Engineering Pilot (EP) Samples

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Delta 171 Comment

Delta-17 Wave 2 Engineering Pilot (EP) Samples will be ON DISPLAY at the JoeFest Toy & Comic Show this weekend, June 26th to 28th! Note these are pre-production only, as our our full run is still in development (ETA: First half of 2027). Some of these colors are NOT FINAL, but they are good for preview purposes. Anyone who’s coming to Joefest… get your cameras ready!

NOW YOU KNOW WITH YORKTOWNJOE –Vintage G.I.Joe Badger & Figure Unboxing

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

Check out this quick 3 minute video of what I snagged from Mercari, the Vintage G.I. Joe Badger! Be sure and like share and subscribe if you enjoy my videos and follow me on X @Yorktownjoe!