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There Ain’t No Half-Way Joes

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

Story by Destro Designs / Viper Den Studios “Ain’t no such things as half-way crooks” is one of the many killer lines from The Infamous queens bridge rap-duo Mobb Deep. A Soundtrack to stick up kids everywhere, and one my favorites. But this sentiment rings true when I think about how people of all ages feel about Gi Joe. Whether youre in my age ranges of 40-50, which is the sweet spot for getting the main years of the toy line in real time as well as the prime time…

Toxic Avenger of Cobra: The Sludge-Fueled Rise of Cesspool

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro1 Comment

If ever there were a villain who looked like he crawled straight out of a leaking oil drum, it’s Cesspool. Introduced in the early 1990s during G.I. Joe’s eco-themed era, Cesspool wasn’t just another masked bad guy — he was environmental disaster personified, wrapped in a business suit and armed with corporate greed. Released in 1991 as part of Hasbro’s Eco-Warriors sub-line, Cesspool represented a different kind of threat. The Cold War was winding down, and pop culture villains were shifting from shadowy foreign agents to corporate polluters and environmental…

Realm of Eternia - Masters of the Universe

Rudy Obrero: The Hidden Force Behind Masters of the Universe’s Iconic Look

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toy packaging art, 1982 Masters of the Universe launch, Battle Cat box art, Battle Ram packaging, Castle Grayskull illustration, Errol McCarthy MOTU, Eternia fantasy art, Frank Frazetta influence, He-Man box art, Lords of Power prototype, Mark Taylor Mattel, Masters of The Universe, Mattel Masters of the Universe, MOTU packaging art, Rudy Obrero, Skeletor artwork, vintage He-Man packaging, Wind Raider art0 comment

When we think of Masters of the Universe — He-Man, Skeletor, Castle Grayskull, and Battle Cat — most fans immediately imagine bold characters and dynamic poses. But long before cartoons or comics brought Eternia to life, it was the artistry on the packaging itself that captured imaginations on toy aisles worldwide. At the heart of that visual magic was a singular illustrator: Rudy Obrero.From Humble Beginnings to High-Drama Fantasy Rudy Obrero wasn’t born into the toy art world, nor did he dream of He-Man as a child. He was born…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

Half The Battle: All 1993 GI Joe Street Fighter Figures Ranked

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1993 G.I. Joe, 1993 GI Joe figures, 1993 Joe lineup, 90s GI Joe, A Real American Hero figures, best GI Joe figures, classic GI Joe, every 1993 GI Joe figure, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe Half The Battle, GI Joe 1993, GI Joe action figures, gi joe collecting, GI Joe community, GI Joe countdown, GI Joe discussion, GI Joe figure rankings, GI Joe figure review, GI Joe nostalgia, GI Joe rankings part 2, GI Joe tier list, GI Joe toy review, GI Joe toys 1993, GI Joe YouTube, Half The Battle, Hasbro GI Joe, ranking GI Joe figures, rare GI Joe figures, vintage GI Joe figures, worst GI Joe figures0 comment

On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, It’s All 1993 GI Joe Street Fighter figures Ranked ! 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!

Hook, Line & Figure: The Holy Trinity of G.I. Joe

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro1 Comment

Story by Destro Designs / Viper Den Studios The Holy Trinity:Card Art – File Card -FigureThe ultimate criteria when choosing a figure in the toy aisle. There are countless reasons I think Gi Joe is the undisputed best Toy Line. But one thing is the way I was able to become so insanely immersed like a drug addict, when standing in the toy aisle with a figure in my hand Every figure had, right next to it, an absolute work of art reaching out and pulling you into the figure,…

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Bo Gritz, the Real-Life Warrior Behind Rambo, Dies at 87

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffBo Gritz, Bo Gritz cancer battle, Bo Gritz death, Bo Gritz dies at 87, Bo Gritz Green Beret, Bo Gritz legacy, Bo Gritz military honors, Bo Gritz obituary, Bo Gritz passed away, Bo Gritz POW missions, Bo Gritz special forces, Bo Gritz Vietnam veteran, controversial war veteran, decorated Vietnam veteran, First Blood inspiration, John Rambo inspiration, military hero tribute, military legend Bo Gritz, Rambo inspiration Bo Gritz, real life Rambo, remembering Bo Gritz, rest in peace Bo Gritz, Sandy Valley Nevada Bo Gritz, Southeast Asia POW missions, Sylvester Stallone Rambo inspiration, tribute to Bo Gritz, unauthorized POW rescue missions, veteran tribute, Vietnam War hero, Vietnam War veteran Bo Gritz0 comment

Bo Gritz was one of those rare figures who seemed larger than life even before Hollywood ever noticed him. News reports say he died on February 27 at his home in Sandy Valley, Nevada, at age 87. His wife Judy wrote that he “peacefully passed,” and recent local reporting said she had also been sharing his cancer struggles and his wish to come home to Sandy Valley, the place where he had lived for decades and wanted to be buried. That detail matters, because it shows the human side of…

G.I. Joe Classified G.I.Joe

Now You Know With YorktownJoe – G.I. Joe “Night Viper” Review!

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro2 Comments

Brand New evil G.I. Joe Classified “Night Viper“” Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!

Star-Spangled and Chosen: How Lynda Carter Became Wonder Woman

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffDC, TV, Wonder Woman0 comment

Before she was spinning into a red, white, and blue blur on television screens across America, Lynda Carter was a former beauty queen with a powerhouse voice and a lot of determination. But landing the role of Wonder Woman in the 1970s wasn’t a fairy-tale coronation — it was a battle worthy of an Amazon. In the early 1970s, Hollywood was buzzing with superhero potential. DC Comics’ iconic Amazon princess had already made a cultural splash in comics, and television producers were eager to bring her to life. An initial…

Man of Steel Goes 1/6: Hot Toys Unleashes Dark Knight Returns Superman!

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1/6 scale Superman with wired cape, collectible Superman statue 2027, Dark Knight Returns action figure, Dark Knight Returns Superman figure, DC Comics Superman collectible, Hot Toys DC 2027 release, Hot Toys DC Comics news, Hot Toys Man of Steel figure, Hot Toys Superman 1/6 scale figure, Sideshow Collectibles Superman pre order0 comment

Earlier this week, Hot Toys revealed their Battle-Damaged Batman from The Dark Knight Returns—and now the spotlight shifts to the Last Son of Krypton. The company has officially unveiled their Superman 1/6 Scale Figure, inspired by the legendary DC Comics storyline. This highly detailed release includes two interchangeable portraits, multiple swap-out hands, a wired fabric cape, a gun, a Kryptonite arrow, and a themed display base. The standard portrait even features heat-vision style reflective lenses, giving Supes that intense, battle-ready stare straight out of the comic panels. Pre-orders are now…

Half The Battle IACON CITY - The Transformers Forum

Ranking the 1984 Mini-Bots — Tiny Transformers, Massive Legacy!

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hasbro, Transformers0 comment

On this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, I rank all of the Transformers G1 1984 Mini-Bots! 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!

Yo, Joe… Again? Paramount’s Wild New G.I. Joe Reboot Plan Sounds Like a Cartoon Plot

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffDanny McBride G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe film news, G.I. Joe franchise, G.I. Joe live action, G.I. Joe movie reboot, G.I. Joe movies, G.I. Joe reboot, Hasbro movie universe, Max Landis G.I. Joe, new G.I. Joe movie, Paramount G.I. Joe, Paramount reboot plans, Snake Eyes movie, Transformers G.I. Joe crossover, Yo Joe movie1 Comment

Paramount looks ready to take another shot at G.I. Joe, but this time the studio’s approach is a little unusual. According to multiple reports, two separate G.I. Joe movie scripts are now in early development, with Max Landis and Danny McBride each working on different takes for the franchise. Some reports say the studio may eventually try to combine elements from both versions into one film, which is either a bold creative swing or the most G.I. Joe thing imaginable. That news puts the long-running live-action future of G.I. Joe…

The Return to Cobra Island: How G.I. Joe Took Over My Life Again at 46

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro2 Comments

Story by Destro Designs / Viper Den Studios If you had asked me years ago, if I thought it was possible my life would be completely consumed by G.I. Joe once again at the age of 46, I would’ve thought you were out of your mind. I have a busy contracting business, twin daughters which whom i am the head coach of their Basketball and Softball teams, i am renovating my entire house, But yet, here i am. In a years time, ive built and filled an entire toy studio…

'NOW YOU KNOW' With Yorktownjoe Operation Recall

Now You Know With YorktownJoe – Operation Recall “General Mortifero” Review!

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

Operation Recall evil leader General Mortifero” Review by @Yorktownjoe! Check it out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!

IACON CITY - The Transformers Forum

Under New Management? The Transformers’s Messiest Power Couple

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

The original 1980s Transformers cartoon isn’t just lasers, explosions, and toyetic spectacle. It’s also a workplace comedy—if your workplace is a flying battleship and your coworkers turn into construction equipment. At the center of this dysfunctional office sits the Decepticons power duo: Starscream, the ambitious second-in-command, and Megatron, the furious boss who keeps losing to a bunch of heroic trucks. Their relationship is a never-ending performance review. Megatron demands loyalty, Starscream provides “loyalty” in quotation marks, and every mission ends with someone getting blasted into a wall. In Generation 1,…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

Half The Battle: 1993 G.I. Joe Figure Rankings — Part 2 (The Hot Takes Continue!)

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1993 G.I. Joe, 1993 GI Joe figures, 1993 Joe lineup, 90s GI Joe, A Real American Hero figures, best GI Joe figures, classic GI Joe, every 1993 GI Joe figure, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe Half The Battle, GI Joe 1993, GI Joe action figures, gi joe collecting, GI Joe community, GI Joe countdown, GI Joe discussion, GI Joe figure rankings, GI Joe figure review, GI Joe nostalgia, GI Joe rankings part 2, GI Joe tier list, GI Joe toy review, GI Joe toys 1993, GI Joe YouTube, Half The Battle, Hasbro GI Joe, ranking GI Joe figures, rare GI Joe figures, vintage GI Joe figures, worst GI Joe figures0 comment

On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, It’s PART 2 where I rank all 1993 GI Joe figures! 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!