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The Accessories Are King on My Most-Wanted List for G.I. Joe Classified

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

By Destro Designs–Viper Den Studios To me, when I was a kid, the G.I. Joe accessories were almost as important as the figure—and in some cases, more important than the figure. Case in point: Lightfoot. He was an average figure, even with all that yellow, but his accessories brought him to a level ten really damn quick. He had a helmet, a handheld sonar device, and a belt-fed cable that ran from his backpack to the device. He also had a little droid that walked out in front of him.…

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Goodbye, Johnny Angel: Remembering the Remarkable Life and Enduring Legacy of Shelley Fabares

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffMary Stone Donna Reed Show, Shelley Fabares, Shelley Fabares Coach, Shelley Fabares death, Shelley Fabares dies at 82, Shelley Fabares Elvis Presley, Shelley Fabares Johnny Angel, Shelley Fabares obituary, Shelley Fabares tribute, The Donna Reed Show0 comment

Hollywood has lost one of the familiar faces and warmest personalities of classic American television. Shelley Fabares, the beloved actress and singer whose career stretched from the golden age of family sitcoms to one of the most popular comedies of the 1990s, has died at the age of 82. Fabares died in Los Angeles on August 22, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Her family announced her passing the following day. No official cause of death was initially disclosed, although some reports described her death as following a brief illness. Born…

Artist Spotlight

Artist Spotlight: Forged for Generations — How Titan Forge Is Reinventing Collectible Art

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAmerican Made Metal Art, Collector Wall Art, Comic Book Metal Art, Custom Metal Art Prints, Gaming Metal Art, Metal Wall Art, Pop Culture Wall Art, Premium Metal Art Panels, Titan Forge Art, Titan Forge Metal Art1 Comment

For collectors, artwork is more than decoration. It is an expression of the characters, stories, artists, and fandoms that have become part of our lives. In this edition of our Artist Spotlight Series, we meet Titan Forge, a New Jersey-based company combining a lifelong passion for pop culture with specialized manufacturing technology to create premium metal artwork designed for long-term display. From Comic Book Fan to Titan Forge The story behind Titan Forge begins with something familiar to many collectors: growing up surrounded by comics and cartoons. Its founder developed…

'NOW YOU KNOW' With Yorktownjoe G.I.Joe Operation Recall

Now You Know With Yorktownjoe: A FULL Review of RETELO & HOMER From Operation Recall

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Operation Recall, RETELO0 comment

This Week: A FULL review of RETELO & HOMER From Operation Recall! Be sure and like share and subscribe if you enjoy my videos and follow me on X @Yorktownjoe!

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!