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Trade you a Destro for a Jose Conseco! G.I. Joe Trading Card 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!
Read MoreFew tabletop games capture the chaotic joy of childhood quite like Hungry Hungry Hippos. First released in 1978 by the Milton Bradley Company (later part of Hasbro), the game quickly became a household staple and a defining symbol of 1980s playtime. But its story begins more than a decade earlier with a creative spark from toy inventor Fred Kroll. Back in 1967, Kroll conceived the idea for a fast-paced, mechanical game centered around competition and motion. His concept would take years to refine, as toy designers worked to transform the…
Read MoreStory By: R.A. Rayne Before I get into this, let me state that this is my opinion and does not reflect on anyone associated with Serpentor’s Lair, Hasbro, IDW, or Skybound, nor does this article reflect my feelings about the quality of the IDW Revolution comic book, Skybound, or the Energon Verse. I am a comic book fan and have enjoyed most of what I have read from IDW and Skybound. I am not upset with Hasbro, IDW, or Skybound for the change, per se. I 100% believe in equality…
Read MoreOn this weekend’s Half The Battle shorty, We take a look at the G.I. Joe Super7 ReAction+ B.A.T! 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!
Read MoreStory By By Destro Designs – Viper Den Studios One of the reasons Snake Eyes is the GOAT that many don’t realize is the magic behind his silence. I’ve often said that when naming favorite Marvel and DC comic characters, Snake Eyes should be in that conversation. He transcends the G.I. Joe brand and stands among notable pop culture icons. Hell, my mom knows who Snake Eyes is—and she’s a hairdresser born in the ’60s. First, Larry Hama should be recognized as the GOAT comic writer for creating a character…
Read MoreWhen Adventures of the Gummi Bears premiered in 1985, it wasn’t just another Saturday morning cartoon—it was the launchpad for Disney’s entire television animation empire. Running until 1991 with 65 episodes (95 segments), the show proved that Disney magic could thrive outside movie theaters and into living rooms. The idea for the show came straight from the top—literally. Disney CEO Michael Eisner reportedly conceived the series after noticing his son’s love for gummy bear candy. At first, the creative team wasn’t exactly sold. Writer and co-creator Jymn Magon even admitted…
Read MoreStory 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…
Read MoreThe phenomenon traces back to Don Clayton, who founded Putt-Putt Golf Courses of America in 1954 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Clayton wasn’t impressed with the goofy windmills and gimmicks of early mini-golf. He wanted something different—a skill-based game. So he built: It was mini-golf… but treated like a serious sport. By the time the 1980s rolled around, Putt-Putt had evolved from simple courses into full-blown entertainment hubs. What fueled the explosion: By the ‘80s and early ‘90s, Putt-Putt wasn’t just golf—it was: Birthday parties, first dates, Little League hangouts, and…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, We rank all of the G.I. Joe figures released in 1998! 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!
Read MoreBefore Fame: A Star in the MakingBefore she became a pop culture icon, Catherine Bach was far from an overnight success. Born Catherine Bachman in Warren, Ohio, and raised partly in California, she came from a creatively rich background—her mother was of Mexican descent, and her great-grandfather reportedly had ties to the famed composer Johann Sebastian Bach. That artistic lineage subtly shaped her early ambitions. Bach studied drama at UCLA but left before graduating to pursue acting opportunities—an early gamble that paid off. In the mid-1970s, she landed small roles,…
Read MoreBy Destro Designs and Viper Den Studios There are a lot of people who dislike HasLab’s for a few reasons that I actually understand: the price point, the upfront cash, the year-long wait, and the exclusive, snooty feeling of elitism. I get it. Truly, I do. But… they’re so motherf***ing awesome. Just totally awesome. When I started collecting Classifieds in 2024, it was only the H.I.S.S. and Dragonfly. No-brainer which one I wanted. It was running around $500–$600 on Etsy, and I thought, “Eh, I’ll just get some Gridiron stuff.”…
Read MoreIn the late 1970s, Hot Wheels was firing on all cylinders. What started in 1968 as a die-cast car revolution had quickly grown into a full-blown ecosystem of tracks, stunts, and playsets. Among the most memorable innovations was the Sto & Go Service Center, a fold-up garage that perfectly captured the imagination—and practicality—of kids everywhere. Released around 1979, the Sto & Go wasn’t just another accessory—it was a clever response to a real kid problem: how do you take your Hot Wheels collection everywhere? The answer came in the form…
Read MoreAh Oh, its the PO PO! G.I. Joe Classified Legacy Police Officer figure 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!
Read MoreQueen Studios has revealed new photos and early details for their upcoming INART Superman (1978) 1/6 scale figure, capturing the legendary look of Christopher Reeve’s Man of Steel. It appears collectors may get flexible display options—either a set featuring both Superman and Clark Kent looks, or a single release packed with interchangeable parts to switch between the two (final details still pending). The figure stands roughly 12 inches tall and is loaded with premium extras, including a wired fabric cape, multiple head sculpts, swappable hairstyles, interchangeable hands, and classic accessories…
Read MoreBy: R.A. Rayne Starfleet Academy ventured to boldly go where no one has gone before! From the very beginning, Gene Roddenberry and the Star Trek franchise have pushed the boundaries of human imagination and challenged us to explore new frontiers, both in what we see cinematically and in how we live socially. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy carries on this tradition, which may have led to its demise. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is a young adult (YA) space adventure that blends the academic life with the high-stakes action aboard a Starfleet…
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