Serpentor's Lair

By Destro Designs & Viper Den Studios The first time I rolled up on a G.I. Joe Cobra Surveillance Port, it was at a garage sale in a neighborhood with fancy houses. My mom has always been thrifty, and in the ’80s, before the internet and sites like eBay, you could always talk a price down. Without the data of what an item was selling for elsewhere, people would just go off what they paid and then depreciate the value. It was a win-win for the buyer. So when I…

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Hasbro continued its annual YoJoeJune celebration with the reveal of two exciting additions to the G.I. Joe Classified Series: King Cobra Commander and Deep Six. Both figures bring something unique to the line, but it’s the debut of King Cobra Commander that has generated the most discussion among longtime collectors and fans. For years, G.I. Joe enthusiasts have requested a modern version of the hooded Cobra Commander, one of the most iconic looks associated with the character. The hooded appearance dates back to the classic Marvel comic series and became…

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By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios There are so many different versions of the G.I. Joe lore and continuity between the cartoon, file cards, and personal head canon that it’s almost impossible to keep a laser shot focused through all of them. But Beach Head’s scowl and badass, take-no-shit, kill-’em-all attitude does exactly that. We all see Beach Head the same way, largely. Right from the jump in Arise, Serpentor, Arise!, he’s acting like the fun police for all the Joes. General Hawk tries to understand that everyone has…

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Cobra is one of the most iconic villain organizations in pop culture, and in this episode of The Mythologies with DISMA we explore its many origins, from Marvel Comics and ARBCO to Cobra-La, while uncovering the secrets behind Cobra Commander and his rise to power. Join us as we examine Cobra’s legendary allies and villains, including Destro, Baroness, Major Bludd, Firefly, Storm Shadow, Zartan, the Dreadnoks, Dr. Mindbender, and many more, along with the bizarre experiments, factions, and cults that shaped the organization. If you’re a fan of G.I. Joe,…

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Check out the latest episode of G.I. Retro as we dive into Part 3 of the classic G.I. Joe mini-series, The Revenge of Cobra! This chapter takes the Joes on a globe-trotting adventure that feels less like a military mission and more like something straight out of an Indiana Jones movie. Ancient mysteries, hidden dangers, exotic locations, and Cobra’s relentless pursuit of power create one of the most unique episodes in the early animated saga. Be sure and like and subscribe and support G.I. Retro!

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