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Mutant Mayhem: Revisiting the Bizarre Brilliance of the 1993 Monstro Viper!

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1993 Mega Marines, Cobra La crossover, G.I. Joe Monstro Viper, GI Joe 1993 oddities, GI Joe fantasy figures, GI Joe figure nostalgia, GI Joe Mega Marines figures, GI Joe military fantasy, GI Joe mutant figures, GI Joe outpost blog, GI Joe sub teams, GI Joe Timmer review, GI Joe toy reviews, Monstro Viper articulation, Monstro Viper bio armor, Monstro Viper Cobra, Monstro Viper review, rare GI Joe figures, Serpentors Lair Monstro Viper, vintage GI Joe figures0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1993 G.I. Joe Mega Marine Monstro Viper. Mega Marines are a bit of an acquired taste, at least probably more so for the older Joe crowd. This is a line I knew nothing about until I got back into Joes in the mid 2000’s. The Monstro Viper is even more of an oddity along a military based toy line. I do get the pull though, to a 10 year old in 1993 these were probably…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

Target Locked: HCC788 Joins the Mission to Review G.I. Joe’s Scarlett!

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffG.I. Joe 80s toys, G.I. Joe character spotlight, G.I. Joe fan content, G.I. Joe figure spotlight, G.I. Joe Half The Battle, G.I. Joe review series, G.I. Joe Scarlett review, G.I. Joe toy history, G.I. Joe toy review, G.I. Joe YouTube channel, G.I. Joe YouTube review, Half The Battle episode, Half The Battle Scarlett, HCC788 G.I. Joe, HCC788 guest star, Scarlett action figure, Scarlett figure analysis, Scarlett G.I. Joe figure, subscribe G.I. Joe YouTube, Vintage G.I. Joe0 comment

On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, HCC788 steps in and guest stars to review G.I. Joe Scarlett. As always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

Yo Joe! Ranking the ’85 Joes Like It’s Saturday Morning!

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1985 G.I. Joe figures, 80s G.I. Joe ranking, G.I. Joe 1985 ranking, G.I. Joe collection 1985, G.I. Joe fan content, G.I. Joe figure review, G.I. Joe Half The Battle, G.I. Joe retro action figures, G.I. Joe YouTube channel, top 1985 G.I. Joe toys, vintage G.I. Joe toys0 comment

On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, I RANK All the 1985 G.I. Joe figures . And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

G.I. Joe Classified G.I.Joe

Classified and Amplified: Rock ‘N Roll Brings the Retro Thunder!

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffG.I. Joe 80s figures, G.I. Joe Classified Rock 'N Roll, G.I. Joe Classified Series review, G.I. Joe fan memories, G.I. Joe original 13, Retro Rock 'N Roll G.I. Joe, Rock 'N Roll action figure review, Rock 'N Roll figure nostalgia, Rock 'N Roll Malibu surfer, Rock ‘N Roll Classified Retro comparison0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the G.I. Joe Classified Retro Rock ‘N Roll. When the original Classified Rock ‘N Roll came out I thought it was a great figure, but it didn’t capture the original Rick ‘N Roll. When this one came out I grabbed him just because of the original 13 feel he has to him. I had the original Rock ‘N Roll as a kid and he was always one of my favorites. The character looked a lot like…

Mind Games in Pleasant Cove: How ‘Flint’s Vacation’ Foreshadowed Modern Media Manipulation

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1985 G.I. Joe episodes, Cobra brainwashing tactics, Cobra mind control episode, Flint's Vacation analysis, G.I. Joe Flint's Vacation, G.I. Joe mind control plot, Pleasant Cove G.I. Joe, subliminal messages in media, subliminal messaging in cartoons0 comment

In the 1985 episode “Flint’s Vacation” from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, the series delves into the unsettling realm of media manipulation and mind control, themes that resonate even more profoundly today. This episode stands out not just for its adventurous plot but for its prescient commentary on the potential dangers of subliminal messaging in mass media. A Seaside Sojourn Turns Sinister The episode begins with Flint visiting his cousin in the quaint town of Pleasant Cove. However, he quickly notices something amiss: the townspeople, including his own relatives,…

12-Inch Comeback: Rediscovering G.I. Joe’s Forgotten Giants from 2009!

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff2009 G.I. Joe toys, ARAH Short-Fuze, G.I. Joe 12 inch figures, G.I. Joe Chuckles Cobra Island, G.I. Joe collecting 2000s, G.I. Joe custom figures, G.I. Joe Outpost series, G.I. Joe Storm Shadow figure, G.I. Joe Storm Shadow unmasked, G.I. Joe uniform swap, movie G.I. Joe figures, retro G.I. Joe figures, Rise of Cobra G.I. Joe, Snowjob G.I. Joe, vintage action figures0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m rolling it back a bit when GI Joe along with other companies still made 12 inch figures. In 2009 “The Rise of Cobra” was released along with several cool 3-3/4 inch figures and vehicles both from the movie along with some classic characters from our childhood such as Chuckles from the assault on Cobra Island pack. Along with these were also some really cool 12 inch figures from the Movie as well as figures based on the ARAH line like…

The Secret Origin of Starduster – G.I. Joe’s Jetpack Mystery with ToyKennections and 3DJoes!

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action figures, 3DJoes Carson Mataxis, G.I. Joe 1980s, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe mail-away figures, G.I. Joe Starduster explained, G.I. Joe toy reviews, G.I. Joe YouTube channels, Hasbro G.I. Joe history, Ken ToyKennections YouTube, Rare G.I. Joe Figures, Starduster G.I. Joe, Starduster origin story, ToyKennections, vintage G.I. Joe toys0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections discusses the origins of the 1980s G.I. Joe character “Starduster” With 3DJoes.com curator Carson Mataxis! 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!

Unmasking the Real Heroes: Dan Klingensmith Jr. on Preserving G.I. Joe’s Untold Legacy

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffCreating G.I. Joe author, Creating G.I. Joe book, Dan Klingensmith Jr. interview, G.I. Joe 80s toy history, G.I. Joe artwork and design, G.I. Joe behind the scenes, G.I. Joe book series, G.I. Joe character development, G.I. Joe character history, G.I. Joe collector books, G.I. Joe Hasbro team, G.I. Joe interview, G.I. Joe legacy, G.I. Joe Ron Rudat, G.I. Joe self-published books, G.I. Joe Short-Fuze origin, G.I. Joe toy line creation, G.I. Joe vehicle design history, Kirk Bozigian G.I. Joe, Serpentorslair interview0 comment

Serpentorslair Interviews Creating G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero author Dan Klingensmith Jr. What motivated you to take on such a massive undertaking? What motivated me: Back in 2008 or 2009, I read an interview with Ron Rudat on YoJoe.com where he expressed that Marketing often received all the credit for the work he had done. At the time, I was working—and still work—in a team-based environment, and I knew firsthand that it takes a collaborative effort to make something as impactful as G.I. Joe a success. That statement stuck…

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Forging the Future: Inside the G.I. Joe Classified 3D Printing Customs Community

May 12, 2025May 15, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff3D printed GI Joe vehicles, 3D printer for action figures, 3D printing hobby GI Joe, CAD GI Joe Classified, Classified 6 inch scale, custom GI Joe projects, G.I. Joe Classified, GI Joe 3D printing community, GI Joe Classified scale vehicles, GI Joe custom diorama, GI Joe custom figures, GI Joe customizers community, GI Joe DIY toys, GI Joe Facebook customs group, GI Joe fan creations, GI Joe FDM printing, GI Joe STL files, GI Joe vehicle blueprints, Hasbro GI Joe customs, resin printed GI Joe parts0 comment

In the ever-evolving world of G.I. Joe collecting, one of the most exciting and creatively rich corners of the fandom can be found in the G.I. Joe Classified 3D Printing Customs Facebook community. This group has become a hub for innovation, passion, and technical skill as fans bring their dream vehicles, gear, and diorama pieces to life in 1:12 scale — all thanks to the power of 3D printing. The Rise of 3D Customization for G.I. Joe Classified When Hasbro revived the G.I. Joe line in the highly detailed 6-inch…

Pixels and Platoons: The Untold Story of G.I. Joe on the NES

May 8, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff8-bit G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Atlantis Factor, G.I. Joe NES, G.I. Joe NES trivia, G.I. Joe retro game, G.I. Joe video game history, Hasbro video games, Iku Mizutani composer, KID G.I. Joe development, NES G.I. Joe review, NES run and gun, NES sprite art, Snake Eyes NES, Takehiko Yoko G.I. Joe, Taxan NES games0 comment

In the late 1980s, G.I. Joe was riding high as one of the most recognizable action brands in the world. With a hit animated series, a long-running Marvel comic, and a best-selling toy line from Hasbro, the Real American Hero had conquered television sets and toy aisles alike. But in 1991, G.I. Joe would launch a new offensive — this time in the living rooms of video game fans across North America. The G.I. Joe NES game, developed by the Japanese company KID (Kindle Imagine Develop) and published by Taxan,…

Cobra Stun and Childhood Fun: Cruisin’ Through ’86 with G.I. Joe’s Wildest Ride

May 5, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1986 GI Joe vehicles, 80s GI Joe nostalgia, Arise Serpentor Arise, Cobra Commander Stun scene, Cobra Stun cartoon appearance, Cobra Stun flags, Cobra Stun review, GI Joe 1980s cartoon, GI Joe 3.75 inch vehicles, GI Joe cartoon memories, GI Joe Christmas memories, GI Joe classified series, GI Joe Cobra Stun, GI Joe Cobra Twins, GI Joe fan blog, GI Joe Motor figure, GI Joe toy collecting, GI Joe twin pod vehicle, GI Joe vehicle restoration, vintage GI Joe vehicles0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1986 G.I. Joe Cobra Stun. This is one I had as a kid. Me, as a ten year old going on eleven, I was deeply engulfed in GI Joe. I remember that year vividly. I did get many figures and vehicles that Christmas, along with my brothers. 1985 was one of my favorite years especially for watching the animated series. I didn’t have a lot of the toys but loved every episode. It was one…

G.I. JOE: NOW & FOREVER — One Fan’s Lifelong Mission to Honor a Legendary Franchise

May 2, 2025May 12, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffCobra G.I. Joe, Destro G.I. Joe, Duke G.I. Joe, Firefly G.I. Joe, Flint G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe animated series, G.I. Joe fan project, G.I. Joe lifelong passion, G.I. Joe Marvel Comics, G.I. Joe Now & Forever, G.I. Joe toy line, G.I. Joe vehicles, HISS tank Cobra, Mauler G.I. Joe, Roadblock G.I. Joe, Stinger Cobra, Tomahawk G.I. Joe, Wolverine G.I. Joe, Zartan G.I. Joe1 Comment

Interview By Serpentorslair Staff The year was 1983. The Cold War simmered on the evening news, Return of the Jedi was wrapping up its run in theaters, and a seven-year-old boy stood wide-eyed in the toy aisle of a department store, holding his first G.I. Joe figure—Destro. He couldn’t have known it then, but that moment would ignite a lifelong passion. For me, G.I. Joe was never just a toy line—it was a universe. A place where heroes were clearly defined, villains were theatrical and dangerous, and every battle felt…

Ambush and Memories: The Last Christmas of G.I. Joe at The Outpost

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1990 G.I. Joe, 90s G.I. Joe toys, Aaron McMahon G.I. Joe, Ambush action figure, Ambush figure camo tent, Ambush G.I. Joe cartoon, Ambush G.I. Joe comics, Ambush G.I. Joe figure, Ambush infantryman G.I. Joe, childhood G.I. Joe memories, classic G.I. Joe characters, G.I. Joe 1990 figures, G.I. Joe Ambush, G.I. Joe Christmas memories, G.I. Joe Classified Series Ambush, G.I. Joe nostalgia, G.I. Joe Outpost, G.I. Joe toy collecting, G.I. Joe toy memories, G.I. Joe Walnut CA, original Ambush figure, vintage action figures, vintage G.I. Joe figures1 Comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m dialing it back to 1990. I was entering high school and my G.I. Joe days were slowly fading away. I think my mom still felt bad for years we didn’t get much for Christmas or maybe she was just hanging on to her little boy. Either way this was the last year I would receive GI Joes for Christmas. It was only a handful of figures and one I received is a fan favorite. Ambush was a really cool looking…

G.I.Joe Half The Battle

Explosive Origins: Spotlight on G.I. Joe’s Short Fuse!

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s G.I. Joe, classic G.I. Joe characters, G.I. Joe action figure spotlight, G.I. Joe ARAH, G.I. Joe cartoon characters, G.I. Joe character profile, G.I. Joe collector series, G.I. Joe episode recap, G.I. Joe Half The Battle, G.I. Joe Short Fuse, G.I. Joe toy review, G.I. Joe YouTube series, Half The Battle YouTube, Short Fuse review, vintage G.I. Joe figures0 comment

On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, I look at the Classic G.I. Joe character Short Fuse. And as always be sure and subscribe to my YouTube channel for all my latest videos!

Before the Battle: How G.I. Joe Went Small and Won Big in ’82

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s action figures, 1982 G.I. Joe launch, Fisher Price Adventure People, G.I. Joe 3.75 inch, G.I. Joe MMS, G.I. Joe toy line origins, G.I. Joe Vamp vehicle, G.I. Joe vehicle line, Hasbro G.I. Joe history, Mego CHiPs figures, original 13 G.I. Joe figures, prototype G.I. Joe figures, Stinger G.I. Joe vehicle, Toys That Made Us G.I. Joe, vintage G.I. Joe toys0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Welcome to the Outpost. Today I’m dialing it back to 1981. As any G.I. Joe fan would know the once successful 12 inch Joe line had fizzled out and Hasbro had few intentions of bringing it back. There were several lines such as Megos 3-3/4 Chips figures and Fisher Price’s Adventure People that kids had, including myself, to create many adventures. If you have watched the series “The Toys That Made Us, you know the prototype Joes were some Chips figures painted green. I so badly…