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The Transformers: About That Volcano…

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hasbro, Transformers1 Comment

Story by @GIJoeRepairShop I wasn’t going to write this article. I thought that maybe I was the only one who hadn’t really understood how the Autobot’s ship, The Ark, had lain undetected on Earth for over four million years with no one ever seeing it until 1984. From circa 3,998,016 BC to 1984 AD, why had no one ever noticed this huge ship embedded in and sticking out of a Mount St. Hilary? Some quick googling provided the answer. But, it also showed that a lot of folks were under…

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Sirens in the Night: Red Alert and the Cost of Always Being Ready

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hasbro, Red Alert, Transformers1 Comment

If you hear the alarm before you see him—it’s already too late to relax.That’s Red Alert. Among the heroic Autobots of The Transformers and the pages of Marvel’s Transformers comics, Red Alert stands apart—not because he’s the strongest, fastest, or most famous—but because he’s the most vigilant. In fact, sometimes… a little too vigilant. Red Alert transforms into a sleek emergency vehicle—often depicted as a fire chief’s car or rescue vehicle—complete with flashing lights and a blaring siren. But those alarms aren’t just for show. They’re a reflection of who…

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Cliffjumper: The Autobots’ Reckless Red Rocket – Small Size, Massive Mayhem!

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffautobot cliffjumper, bumblebee cliffjumper, cliffjumper bio, cliffjumper earth adventures, cliffjumper g1, cliffjumper personality, cliffjumper warrior, decepticon fighter, g1 transformers characters, glass gas gun, optimus prime team, reckless autobot hero, transformers cliffjumper, Transformers Generation 1, transformers mini-bot0 comment

In the thunderous arenas of the Great War on Cybertron, where towering titans traded plasma blasts under a fractured sky, a diminutive red warrior carved out a legend far larger than his frame. Cliffjumper, the pint-sized Autobot known for his blazing red sports-car alt-mode and an even hotter temper, didn’t enter the fight with the massive cannons of Optimus Prime or the stealth of Jazz. No, he arrived with nothing but raw courage, a glass-gas gun that could turn enemy armor brittle as spun sugar, and a battle cry that…

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He Started as a Gun in Japan and Became a Legend: Why Megatron Still Rules After 40 Years

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1984 Transformers, Decepticons, Frank Welker Megatron, G1 Megatron, Marvel Transformers comic, Megatron, Megatron origin, Megatron voice actor, Micro Change Megatron, Microman Megatron, Optimus Prime vs Megatron, Sunbow Transformers cartoon, Takara Megatron, Takara Transformers, Transformers comics and cartoons, Transformers history, Transformers Legacy, Transformers Megatron, Transformers villain, Walther P38 Megatron1 Comment

Megatron’s story begins in Japan, before most American kids ever heard the name “Decepticon.” His physical roots trace back to Takara’s Microman/Micro Change line, where the mold that would become Megatron appeared as a transforming Walther P38-style “Gun Robo” toy. In other words, before he was the tyrant of Cybertron, he was already a striking piece of Japanese toy design: sleek, mechanical, dangerous-looking, and unlike anything else on the shelf. Takara’s creative teams helped establish the visual power of the character long before his personality was fully defined for Western…

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Ranking the 1986 Mini-Bots — Tiny Transformers, Massive Legacy!

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hasbro0 comment

On this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, I rank all of the Transformers G1 1986 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!

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Ranking the 1985 Mini-Bots — Tiny Transformers, Massive Legacy!

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hasbro, Transformers0 comment

On this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, I rank all of the Transformers G1 1985 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!

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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!

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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,…

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G1 Outback: Small Bot, Big Autobot Energy | Half The Battle Shorty

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1980s Transformers, Autobot Outback, G1 Outback review, G1 Transformers, Outback Transformer, Transformers G1 Outback, Transformers Generation 1, Transformers vintage0 comment

On this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, We take a look at Transformers G1 Outback! 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!

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Transformers Missing Link C-12 Grimlock

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Transformers0 comment

Complete your collection with the Takara Tomy Transformers Missing Link C-12 Grimlock action figure! This collectible action figure for adults converts from robot to dinosaur mode. Product features authentic Takara Tomy design and deco, including a hidden heat-activated rubsign sticker. With premium accessories and original Japanese-language packaging and instructions, this Transformers toy is a must-have for fans of Transformers collectibles. Ages 15 and up. Transformers Missing Link C-12 Grimlock: CLICK HERE TO ORDER!

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Transformers New Legends NL-01 Glow-in-the-Dark Green Lio Convoy

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

Transformers New Legends NL-01 Glow-in-the-Dark Green Lio Convoy: CLICK HERE TO ORDER! Complete your collection with the Takara Tomy Transformers New Legends NL-01 Green Lio Convoy action figure! This collectible action figure for adults is inspired by Transformers: Beast Wars II and converts from robot to lion mode. It features authentic Takara Tomy design and deco, including a glow-in-the-dark body and rotating lion mane, and comes with 2 weapon accessories. With original Japanese-language packaging and instructions, this Transformers toy is a must-have for fans of Transformers collectibles. Ages 15 and…

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Wheelie Good Time! (Half The Battle Shorty

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, Hasbro, Transformers0 comment

On this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, We take a look at Transformers G1 WHEELIE! 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!

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Hound’s Back, Baby: The Loyal Autobot Scout Rolls In Like It’s 1986

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Serpentorslair StaffAutobot Hound figure, collectible Transformers figure, Deluxe Class Hound, Hasbro Pulse Transformers, movie accurate Transformers figure, Studio Series MTMTE Hound, Target exclusive Transformers, Transformers 40th Anniversary, Transformers action figure 2026, Transformers Hound, Transformers Hound blaster, Transformers Hound conversion 13 steps, Transformers Hound shoulder cannon, Transformers Studio Series MTMTE Collection, Transformers The Movie Hound0 comment

Straight out of The Transformers: The Movie, Autobot Hound is rolling back into action—and he’s bringing that classic “More Than Meets the Eye” energy with him. Meet the Studio Series MTMTE Collection Deluxe Class Hound, a collector-friendly blast of movie-era goodness with movie-accurate deco, classic engineering, and the kind of loyal scout vibe fans have loved for decades. Whether you remember him from the big screen or you’re building out your Autobot ranks today, Hound shows up ready for duty. Movie-Accurate Look, Classic Conversion Fun This Deluxe Class Hound converts…

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Scoop, There It Is! (Not That Scoop) — G1 Targetmaster Spotlight | Half The Battle Shorty

January 10, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

On this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, We take a look at Scoop! No, not that one, the Transformers G1 Targetmaster !! 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!

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G.I. Joe. Transformers. Adult Animation: The Epic ‘Energon Universe’ Is Coming

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffadult animated series Transformers G.I. Joe, adult animation crossover Hasbro, Energon Universe, G.I. Joe Transformers animated series, G.I. Joe Transformers shared universe, Joe Henderson showrunner Energon Universe, new animated series Hasbro 2025, popular comics adaptation animation, Robert Kirkman Energon Universe, Skybound Hasbro Energon Universe0 comment

A bold new chapter is opening for fans of action-animation. The shared franchise known as the Energon Universe—which unites the legendary brands of G.I. Joe and Transformers under the banner of mature storytelling—has taken an exciting leap off the comic-page and into development for adult animation.(Source: Deadline) Behind the scenes, powerhouse creators are writing the next evolution of this franchise. Robert Kirkman’s imprint Skybound Entertainment has partnered with Hasbro Entertainment to bring the universe to life for a more adult audience. The series adaptation is being led by Joe Henderson (known…