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Unearthing the Past: Exploring the Jurassic Inspirations in G.I. Joe’s ‘Primordial Plot

May 12, 2024May 13, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s G.I. Joe and Jurassic Park connection, Cartoon theories and discussions, Cloning technology in 1980s cartoons, Cobra Commander dinosaur clones, Dinosaur cloning in cartoons, Dr. Massey cloning dinosaurs, Flint and Airtight G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe episode analysis, G.I. Joe Primordial Plot review, Influence of G.I. Joe on pop culture, Jurassic Park inspiration 1985, Kenner Dino Hunter mission pack, Roadblock and Gung-Ho characters, The Outpost G.I. Joe reviews, Vintage G.I. Joe episodes0 comment

Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the 1985 G.I. Joe Cartoon episode 42, “Primordial Plot”. This is the episode where Cobra Commander steals dinosaur bones from a dig site and then proceeds to snag Dr. Massey who just cloned a snake. Cobra Commander wants Massey to clone him his own personal army of dinosaurs. They go to a remote hidden island to test and see if dinosaurs can be cloned. So this is an interesting episode and could have very well been the inspiration for the…

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Full Review of G.I. Joe Classified Retro Figures: Scarlett, Duke, & Recondo by The Island Viper

May 11, 2024May 12, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffaction figure collector community, Action Figure Reviews, collectible figures review, Duke figure review, fan reactions G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Classified Retro figures, G.I. Joe toy reviews, new G.I. Joe figures, Recondo figure review, Scarlett figure review, subscribe to The Island Viper, Terry's Latest Videos, The Island Viper review, toy review video, YouTube action figures channel0 comment

Today Terry AKA “The Island Viper” gives a full review of the new G.I. Joe Classified Retro “Scarlett”, “Duke” and “Recondo” figures! Check out the video below, then share your thoughts and opinions of this wave with us below in the comments. As always be sure to subscribe to The Island Viper for all of Terry’s latest videos!

GridIron Studios 1:18 Scale Throne Review With ToyKennections!

May 11, 2024May 12, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1:18 scale Throne review, action figure throne, collectible figure review, collectible scale models, GridIron Studios collectibles, GridIron Studios Throne, Ken toy review, Ken's latest toy videos, subscribe ToyKennections, Throne action figure, Throne figure review, toy review video, ToyKennections, ToyKennections YouTube, YouTube toy review channel0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the 1:18 scale Throne from GridIron Studios! 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!

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Unmasking Major Bludd: Kicking Off ‘Main Character May’ on Half The Battle

May 7, 2024May 9, 2024 Serpentorslair Stafffan discussions GI Joe, GI Joe analysis, GI Joe series insights, Half The Battle, like and share GI Joe, Main Character May, Major Bludd, Major Bludd character study, subscribe GI Joe channel, YouTube GI Joe review0 comment

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I kick of our annual tradition ‘Main Character May‘ with a look at the enigmatic ‘Major Bludd‘. Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!

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Quick Kick: The Martial Artist Who Became a G.I. Joe Icon – A Spotlight on His Journey and Legacy

May 6, 2024May 7, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1985 Quick Kick figure, Alpine G.I. Joe, Army Ranger, François Chau, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe Classified Series, G.I. Joe collectibles, G.I. Joe fans, Hollywood stunt double, martial arts, Pyramid of Darkness, Quick Kick, Quick Kick action figure, Quick Kick G.I. Joe character, Sigma Six0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. I’m sure many of you have picked up a G.I. Joe Classified Quick Kick by now. I’m also sure if you missed the 25th style you went and got one of those. Then much like me if you never had one as a kid I’m sure you found an original 1985 figure recently or at some point in your collecting years. Quick Kick who’s real name is MacArthur S. Ito is Japanese and Korean who had a hard time fitting in back…

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Unboxing Memories: A Tribute to HCC788 and Reflections on His Retirement on Half The Battle!

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffG.I. Joe collector's update, G.I. Joe fan reactions, G.I. Joe review, G.I. Joe special edition, G.I. Joe unboxing video, G.I. Joe YouTuber, Half The Battle YouTube, HCC788 retirement, YouTube G.I. Joe enthusiasts0 comment

On this special edition of Half The Battle, I unbox a special package from G.I. Joe YouTuber HCC788 and I share my thoughts on his retirement! Check out the full review in the player below and as always like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing. Or share your thoughts in the comments below!

The Enigmatic Scar-Face: A G.I. Joe Villain’s Tale

May 2, 2024May 3, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffBaroness, betrayal, blurred line, captivating narrative, car chase, character study, Cobra, Cobra organization, comic book, consequences of war, courier, Destro, Dr. Venom, espionage, expendability, footnotes, G.I. Joe, hero, identity, Legacy, loyalty, Marvel, micro-dot, peril, physical intimidation, power, redemption, San Francisco, Scar-Face, secrets, Sierra Gordo, tragedy, V-shaped scar, villain, virus strains0 comment

In the pantheon of G.I. Joe villains, few are as enigmatic and intriguing as the Cobra character known as Scar-Face. His story, woven through the pages of Marvel’s G.I. Joe comic book run, is a tale of espionage, betrayal, and the quest for power within the ranks of Cobra. Scar-Face first emerges in the shadows of a San Francisco car chase, a Cobra agent fleeing from the relentless pursuit of the G.I. Joe Team. His escape is narrow, but it sets the stage for a character whose actions would ripple…

Fangs of Nostalgia: Exploring the 1989 Cobra Fang II at The Outpost

April 29, 2024April 30, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s toys, 1989 Cobra Fang II, 1989 toys, childhood memories, classic toys, Cobra Fang, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe vehicles, iconic vehicles, nostalgic toys, toy collecting, toy collectors, toy community, toy discussions, toy enthusiasts, toy history, toy nostalgia, toy retrospectives, Toy Reviews, vintage toy reviews., vintage toys0 comment

Story By Mitchel Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the G.I. Joe 1989 Cobra Fang II. 1989 was a year I received many figures and vehicles including the Fang. I did not have the original Fang so this was something new and cool. At the time I did not think about all the other great vehicles that had been made up till this point. Let’s face it many vehicles and figures from the early eighties were so awesome a second version was like watching “Speed…

Retro Review: Exploring Hasbro’s 1989 G.I. Joe Figures with ToyKennections!

April 28, 2024April 30, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1989, figures, G.I. Joe, Hasbro, Retro Review, Subscribe, ToyKennections, Youtube0 comment

Today Ken from ToyKennections gives us a look at the Hasbro’s 1989 lineup of G.I. Joe Figures! 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!

G.I. Joe Inside The Filecards Featuring ‘CRANKCASE’!

April 26, 2024April 27, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff19D, 19K, 88M, armor, Cavalry Scout, Crankcase, desert survival, Desert Warfare School, Dusty, G.I. Joe, Humvee, insignia, M1 Armor Crewman, M3 Bradleys, Motor Vehicle Driver, Motor Vehicle Operator, NATO, Ranger School, right sleeve, SAS Tactical Driving School, Strykers, Transportation School, US Army0 comment

G.I. Joe Crankcase is listed as “Motor Vehicle Driver” for his PMS and “Armor” as his SMS. So motor vehicle driver would most likely be a 88M Motor Vehicle Operator MOS in the US Army, basically a truck driver. Since it lists him as attending Transportation School that MOS would be the most logical within that branch. Armor could mean either a 19K M1 Armor Crewman or a 19D Cavalry Scout. Since Crankcase is driving a light attack vehicle I like to think he was a 19 Cavalry Scout, who…

Major Bludd: The Ruthless Mercenary of the Cobra Organization

April 24, 2024April 27, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAustralian Mercenary, Cobra Commander, Cobra organization, Energon Universe, Eye-Patch Mystery, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe legacy, G.I. Joe lore, G.I. Joe Villain, Major Bludd, Major Bludd Action Figure, Major Bludd Origins, Mercenary Character, Poetry and Warfare, Ruthless Mercenary, Sebastian Bludd, Skybound Comics, Special Air Service0 comment

In the realm of G.I. Joe, few characters epitomize villainy as thoroughly as Major Bludd. A merciless mercenary, Major Bludd’s reputation is as fearsome as his prowess in combat and his allegiance to the highest bidder. His recent resurgence in Skybound’s Energon Universe has sparked renewed interest in this iconic character, offering both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers a fresh perspective on his significance within the G.I. Joe franchise. The Origins of Major Bludd Major Sebastian Bludd entered the G.I. Joe universe during the 1980s, swiftly carving out a niche as…

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Half The Battle: Unboxing the 2006 TRU G.I. Joe Infantry Division – AKA Greenshirts Six Pack

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff2006, action figures, Collectibles, Comments, Conversation, discussion, gi joe, Greenshirts, Infantry Division, Like, review, Share, Subscribe, toy, TRU, Unboxing, Youtube0 comment

On this week’s episode of Half The Battle, I take a look at the 2006 TRU G.I. Joe Infantry Division, AKA Greenshirts six pack“. Be sure and join in the conversation in the comments below. And as always be sure and like share and subscribe to my YouTube channel if that’s your thing!

Rediscovering the Cobra Rat: An Underappreciated Gem of GI Joe Vehicles

April 22, 2024April 23, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff25th/Modern style figures, action figures, childhood memories, Cobra, Cobra Rat, Collectibles, commercial, discussion, GI Joe vehicles, Hasbro, high-speed attack hovercraft, marketing, nostalgia, remake, retool, retro toys, The Outpost, toy review, underappreciated0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at the G.I. Joe Cobra Rat. This one I’m going to chalk up as an under appreciated vehicle. I know anyone who grew up with early GI Joe and Cobra vehicles got to enjoy awesome vehicles. As time went on some vehicles well, got made a bit cheap. The Rat is one of these vehicles that had a great concept but just was not built right. So first off if you have never watched the commercial for…

G.I. Joe Inside The Filecards Featuring ‘LADY JAYE’

April 19, 2024April 20, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff35M Human Intelligence Collector, 42A Human Resources Specialist, 91st Infantry Division, Airborne School, Bryn Mawr College, female soldier, G.I. Joe, Intelligence, interrogation, Lady Jaye, linguist, local intelligence gathering, military enlistment age, Pennsylvania, Personnel Clerk, Ranger School, reserve division, Trinity College Dublin, women’s college0 comment

Story by staff writer “Shaft” Lady Jaye is listed as “Intelligence” as her PMS and “Personnel Clerk” as her SMS. I checked out the two colleges she attended and Bryn Mawr is a women’s college in Pennsylvania. Trinity College is listed in Dublin on her filecard. So assuming she went four years at Bryn Mawr and then maybe two years at Trinity would put her at 24 years old as the earliest she could have enlisted in the army. Lady Jaye would have started her military career as a 42A…

The Indelible Mark of Sgt. Slaughter in the G.I. Joe Universe

April 18, 2024April 20, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, American hero, animated series, Animation, Character legacy, Cobra, Comic Books, Drill instructor, freedom, Frontlines, G.I. Joe, GI Joe Universe, Gulf War, Hasbro, Iraqi sympathizer, Leadership, Mercenary group, Patriotism, Popular culture, Real-life personality, Real-world wrestling, Renegades, Robert Rudolph Remus, Sgt. Slaughter, Slaughter’s Marauders, Strategic skills, toy line, Valor, Wrestling icon, WWF storyline0 comment

In the pantheon of G.I. Joe heroes, few stand as tall and as proud as the indomitable Sgt. Slaughter. His legacy within the G.I. Joe universe is not just a testament to the character’s impact on the franchise but also a reflection of the unique blend of reality and fiction that the series is known for. The Arrival of a Wrestling Icon Sgt. Slaughter, born from the larger-than-life persona of professional wrestler Robert Rudolph Remus, first stormed into the G.I. Joe world in 1985. He was the first real-life personality…