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Today we have the official release of ‘My Pythona‘, the latest G.I.Joe Fan video produced by Barking Fridge! This awesome piece melds a classic 80’s rock tune with every G.I.Joe Fan’s favorite Cobra-La vixen’Pythona‘. Check it out in the player below, and let us know what you thought AFTER THE JUMP!
Read MoreG.I. Joe has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My grandparents had 12 inch figures and they were awesome growing up. I have always enjoyed the 3-3/4 inch figures and they were a huge part of growing up as well. 1982 was that magical start to the 3-3/4 inch figures and 1983 and 1984 where major growing years and each character got a unique figure, but they also had the file cards where each character got their own unique back story. The card…
Read MoreThe G.I.Joe Collectors Club has announced that their 2017 membership figure is going to be a modern era style version of ‘Big Lob‘. If you recall one of the final O-Ring figures the club released was ‘Big lob‘. Are you excited about this choice? Let us know AFTER THE JUMP. Big Lob is a former basketball player who speaks in sports commentator jargon. His real name is Bradley J. Sanders, and he was born in Chicago, Illinois. Big Lob first appeared in G.I. Joe: The Movie, voiced by Brad…
Read MoreOn this episode of G.I.Joe Half The Battle, we take a look at the classic G.I.Joe Cartoon episode, ‘Nightmare Assault‘. If it was not bad enough that Serpentor wanted to rule the world, in this episode he wanted to rule your dream world as well. Check out this week’s episode below, then make the JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation! Doctor Mindbender creates a device that allows him to enter the Joes’ dreams and change them into nightmares, which begins to wreak havoc on the team’s morale…
Read MoreThe voice of one of the most beloved characters in the original G.I.Joe Cartoon series passed away today. Actor and voice artist John Hostetter, who voiced ‘Bazooka‘ passed away at age 69. For those of us who grew up watching G.I.Joe this is a sad loss. Check out some of his work and details on his life below, and share your favorite ‘Bazooka‘ moments with us AFTER THE JUMP! Over the weekend, veteran actor John Hostetter, who was most famously known for playing the stage manager on Murphy Brown, passed…
Read MoreIf you loved the BAIT G.I.Joe ‘Snake Eyes‘ that was on display this summer at SDCC, you are going to flip for their new Cybernetic Storm Shadow that was revealed at1000 Toys Exhibition. It takes the classic storm shadow 1988 look and advances it with modern day tech characteristics. While the price point for Storm Shadow has not yet been released, the price for Snake Eyes was $230 so you can expect the price to be in that range. Check out the figure below, and let us know what you…
Read MoreOn this week’s all new episode of ‘Half The Battle‘ we go a bit off of the beaten path and take a look at two of the old school off shoots from the G.I.Joe action figure line. We are going to be comparing Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat and decide which line of characters is better. Do you have a personal preference between the two? Do the video games themselves affect your opinion? Sound off with your choice AFTER THE JUMP!
Read MoreThis week on ‘Half The Battle‘, we take a look at the BattleForce 2000 pilot, ‘Maverick‘. No he is not Tom Cruise, but he is one of the cooler figures from the BattleForce 2000 team. So check out this week’s episode in the player below, then make the JUMP to the forums and join in the Discussion!
Read MoreLonzo R. Wilkinson from Detroit, MI. ‘Stalker‘ is one of the Original 13 and was notable for being a Ranger. Stalker served with Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow in Vietnam and the backstory was told of the 3 in Comic issue #026 The Origin. Stalker has been a staple character over the years and falls into my top ten overall with G.I. Joe characters. The other day walking through my local farmers flea market I spotted a GI Joe in a bin of mixed figures. The unmistakable face of Stalker…
Read MoreThis week’s episode of Half the Battle we take a look at the very odd mail away action figure, ‘Create-A-Cobra‘. Also this week is part of a three part review which also features youtubers HCC788 and Formbx257. Check out this week’s episode below join in the conversation after the JUMP!
Read MoreThis week on an all new episode of , Half The Battle, we take a look at the top 6 episodes of the original G.I.Joe Cartoon Series! If you grew up enjoying the show you won’t want to miss this episode. Check it out in the player below, and then make the JUMP to the forum and join in the conversation!
Read MoreWelcome to the Serpentorslair.com 2016 Summer G.I.Joe Diorama Contest! We are looking forward to seeing your photography! Below are the rules of how to enter as well as images of the Prizes we are offering. Multiple Dioramas can be submitted, but each Diorama must be entered separately. The pictures will be auto-resized so don’t worry about dimensions. Please include in your submission email to serpentorslair@hotmail.com Serpentorslair.com Diorama Contest in the Subject line of the email, your screen name if you have one, your real name, up to 5 pictures of…
Read MoreThis week on an all new episode of ‘Half The Battle‘, we take a look at the iconic Cobra Tank ‘The M.A.G.G.G.O.T.‘ and its driver ‘Worms’! If you are a fan of Cobra Artillery this vehicle has got to be near the top of your favorites list. Check out the episode below, then make the JUMP to the forum and join in the Conversation!
Read MoreToday we have for you the official images from Hasbro of all of the G.I.Joe action figures included in the 2016 line. If you missed out on the coverage from the G.I.Joe Convention this weekend, this is your chance to see all of the offerings that are coming this year. Check out the photos below, and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP! The figures are slated to start hitting retail this fall. Duke Snake Eyes Storm Shadow Cobra B.A.T. S.A.W. Viper Shooter Tombstone Roadblock Outback Zombie Viper Cobra Viper Stiletto…
Read MoreThis week on ‘Half The Battle‘ we take a look at the G.I.Joe Cartoon Series episode, ‘Operation Mind Menace’. This episode brings us the introduction of the character ‘Airborne’ and his brother Tommy. Check out this week’s episode below, and then make the JUMP and join in the discussion!
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