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Ryne Sandberg: The Heart of the 1980s Chicago Cubs and a Hero Beyond the Diamond

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s Cubs players, Chicago Cubs legend, Chicago Cubs nostalgia, Cubs Hall of Fame, MLB legends 1980s, Ryne Sandberg, Ryne Sandberg charity work, Ryne Sandberg home run, Ryne Sandberg humanitarian, Wrigley Field memories0 comment

There are moments from childhood that imprint themselves so deeply, they never fade. One of those for me was a sun-drenched afternoon at Wrigley Field in the mid-1980s, watching #23 stride up to the plate with that familiar steady confidence. The crowd buzzed with anticipation, and then it happened — the crack of the bat, the ball soaring into left-center, and the eruption of joy as Ryne Sandberg rounded the bases. As a young fan, that moment sealed it. Sandberg wasn’t just a baseball player to me — he was…

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Cold Slither Strikes Again! Terry Shreds Through the New G.I. Joe Classified Box Set!

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffAction Media Reviews G.I. Joe, Classified Series 2025 wave, Cobra rock band figures, Cold Slither box set 2025, G.I. Joe action figure review, G.I. Joe Classified Cold Slither review, G.I. Joe Cold Slither collector set, G.I. Joe Cold Slither unboxing, G.I. Joe YouTube channel, Terry G.I. Joe review0 comment

Today Terry from Action Media Reviews gives a full review of the new G.I. Joe Classified “Cold Slither” box set! 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 Action Media Reviews for all of Terry’s latest videos!

OH YEAH! The Sweet Origins of Kool-Aid Man and His 80s Explosion

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1980s, 80s, edwin perkins, kool-aid, kool-aid comic book, kool-aid history, kool-aid man, kool-aid man video game, marvel kool-aid man, mascot marketing, nostalgic brands, Pop Culture, retro advertising, Saturday morning cartoons, vintage commercials0 comment

Move over, mascots—there’s only one pitcher who can burst through a brick wall with a grin and a glass of red-flavored joy. Say it with me now: “OH YEAH!” The Kool-Aid Man is more than just a walking beverage dispenser with biceps and bravado. He’s a pop culture force, a sugary symbol of 1980s fun, and a marketing juggernaut who turned hydration into a full-blown spectacle. But long before the big red guy became an icon of Saturday morning cartoons and sugary snack breaks, there was a humble powdered drink…

Wheels, Wings, and War Machines: Ranking Every G.I. Joe Vehicle from 1984!

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffaction figures, G.I.Joe, Hasbro0 comment

On this week’s episode of G.I. Joe Half The Battle, I rank all of the G.I. Joe Vehicles from 1984! 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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Now You Know With YorktownJoe – G.I. Joe Classified C.L.A.W. Review

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

Cobra takes to the skies once again with the release of the new G.I. Joe Classified C.L.A.W. @Yorktownjoe has done a great in depth review of the vehicle that you can check out in the player below, and be sure and follow him on Instagram and YouTube for his latest videos and photography!

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Munster Mania! NECA Unleashes Herman and Grandpa Figures from the Classic TV Series

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffAl Lewis figure, classic TV action figures, Fred Gwynne figure, Grandpa Munster NECA, Grandpa Munster toy, Herman Munster action figure, Herman Munster toy, NECA 7 inch figures, NECA horror toys, NECA Munsters, NECA pre-orders 2025, NECA SDCC 2025 reveals, NECA Ultimate figures, retro TV collectibles, San Diego Comic Con exclusives, The Munsters 1313 Mockingbird Lane, The Munsters figures, The Munsters TV collectibles0 comment

Straight from 1313 Mockingbird Lane and revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, NECA has opened up pre-orders for the first two figures in their The Munsters classic TV series line! The debut includes two frightfully fun Ultimate 7” Scale Action Figures: Herman Munster and Grandpa Munster. Each figure comes with swappable heads and hands, signature accessories, and highly detailed sculpts inspired by the iconic 1960s sitcom. Both figures are due for release in Q4 2025—get your pre-orders in before they vanish into the fog! Pre-Order Links: Entertainment Earth Munster Mania! NECA…

Storm Shadow Surprise! The Forgotten 2002 G.I. Joe Figure Hiding in Plain Sight

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1989 Snake Eyes swords, 2000s G.I. Joe toys, Arashikage clan, collectible G.I. Joe figures, forgotten G.I. Joe figures, G.I. Joe 2002 Storm Shadow, G.I. Joe figure review, G.I. Joe modern figures, G.I. Joe Outpost, ninja action figures, rare Storm Shadow figure, retro G.I. Joe toys, Storm Shadow top 10, Storm Shadow V7 repaint, Storm Shadow V80 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Welcome to The Outpost. Today I’m taking a look at a 2002 G.I. Joe figure that I didn’t know I owned till right now. While digging through some of the more modern figures I found a figure that I thought was a Red Ninja version but come to find out he was 2002 V8 Storm Shadow. After a little further investigation I found that I had most of his original weapons so I figured why not take a closer look into his detail. He comes with…

George ‘The Animal’ Steele: The Genius Behind Wrestling’s Wildest Beast

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffwrestling tributes 20240 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith After Hulk Hogan passed away social media was flooded with wrestling videos. Some of the seventies, eighties, and nineties and some of 2000’s and tributes from this past week. I caught a 2008 interview with one of my favorite wrestlers growing up George “The Animal” Steele. Growing up I loved the simplicity of the character, but I never realized how smart the man behind the character was. William James Myers was born in Detroit, MI in 1937 and passed away in 2017 from Kidney failure. In…

Eh, What’s Up… 85? Celebrating Bugs Bunny’s Enduring Brilliance

July 27, 2025July 27, 2025 Serpentorslair Staffanimation history, Bugs Bunny 85th birthday, Bugs Bunny cultural impact, Bugs Bunny legacy, Bugs Bunny nostalgia, Bugs Bunny quotes, Bugs Bunny voice actor, cartoon icons, classic cartoons, Looney Tunes characters, Looney Tunes history, Mel Blanc, Warner Bros Animation0 comment

On Sunday, July 27th, 2025, a true icon turns 85—not a politician or a rock star, but a wisecracking, carrot-munching, cross-dressing, duck-duping rabbit named Bugs Bunny. Since his official debut in “A Wild Hare” on July 27, 1940, Bugs has done more than just outsmart Elmer Fudd—he’s burrowed into our hearts and our cultural DNA. Bugs Bunny isn’t just a cartoon character; he’s an institution. Whether you’re 8 or 80, chances are you’ve chuckled at that sly grin, mimicked the phrase “What’s up, Doc?”, or marveled at how one animated…

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Cobra’s Ultimate Weapon? G.I. Joe Classified Snake Armor Reviewed!

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffAction Media Reviews, Classified Series Cobra, Cobra armor toy review, Cobra enemy armor, Cobra mech suit, Cobra Snake Armor review, G.I. Joe Classified, G.I. Joe collectors, G.I. Joe Snake Armor unboxing, G.I. Joe YouTube review, Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified Series, new G.I. Joe figures 2025, Snake Armor breakdown, Snake Armor G.I. Joe, Terry G.I. Joe review0 comment

Today Terry from Action Media Reviews gives a full review of the new G.I. Joe Classified Cobra Snake Armor! 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 Action Media Reviews for all of Terry’s latest videos!

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G.I. Joe Classified Series Brand Panel Recap | SDCC 2025

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Serpentorslair StaffBog Lob G.I. Joe, Desert Scorpion Classified, G.I. Joe Classified Series, G.I. Joe name-only reveals, G.I. Joe panel recap, G.I. Joe Pythona, G.I. Joe toy news 2025, Ghost Viper Classified, Grim Viper Cobra, Hasbro G.I. Joe panel, Hit and Run Classified, Iceberg Classified Series, Lifeline G.I. Joe Classified, Mainframe G.I. Joe figure, Night Viper Hasbro, Sci-Fi Classified figure, SDCC 2025 G.I. Joe, SDCC 2025 Hasbro reveals, Short Fuze and Steeler 2-pack, Wet-Suit G.I. Joe0 comment

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 brought an action-packed update for G.I. Joe Classified Series fans, as Hasbro’s panel delivered an exciting mix of upcoming figures, deep cuts, troop builders, and fan-favorite characters ready to join the ever-expanding Classified ranks. Let’s dive into everything revealed at the G.I. Joe Classified Series Brand Panel at SDCC 2025! New Figures Revealed The panel showcased several impressive new additions, including both mainline characters and army builders: Name-Only Pipeline Reveals These characters were teased as name-only reveals, meaning they’re coming—but full images and figure designs are…

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She-Ra Rides Again! Epic Masters of the Universe 1/6 Scale Bundle Featuring Swift Wind and She-Ra Deluxe Revealed!

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1/6 scale She-Ra MOTU, Bubble Power She-Ra, Lookee figure, Masters of the Universe deluxe figures, Masters of the Universe She-Ra figure, MOTU Swift Wind, She-Ra 1/6 scale, She-Ra and Swift Wind statue, She-Ra and Swift Wind timed bundle, She-Ra classic armor, She-Ra collectible bundle, She-Ra collectors edition, She-Ra Deluxe bundle, She-Ra fan collectibles, She-Ra limited edition figure, She-Ra PVC figure, Swift Wind 1/6 scale, Swift Wind action figure, Swift Wind MOTU, Swift Wind wingspan0 comment

The power of Eternia just got a stunning new upgrade! For fans of Masters of the Universe, collectors, and She-Ra loyalists, this is the ultimate display centerpiece you’ve been waiting for. The Masters of the Universe – Swift Wind 1/6 Scale & She-Ra Deluxe 1/6 Scale BUNDLE (Timed Edition) is here — and it’s nothing short of legendary. Priced at $795, this ultra-premium set combines nostalgia, craftsmanship, and pure heroic energy in one deluxe bundle that celebrates She-Ra and her iconic steed, Swift Wind. But act fast — this Timed…

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RIP Hulk Hogan: The Immortal Icon Who Defined a Wrestling Generation

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Another icon has fallen. Hulk Hogan was born Terry Gene Bollea in 1953 in Augusta, GA. Bollea grew up in the Tampa Bay area where he played bass guitar and was actually in a band in the Tampa area. While doing a gig 1 night Jack and Gerald Brisco approached Bollea about joining the wrestling league they were in. After bouncing around and meeting many future wrestling stars Bollea was dubbed The Hulk after Lou Ferrigno’s TV character the Incredible Hulk. In 1979 Hulk met World…

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G.I. Joe SDCC 2025 Booth Photo Reveals!

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff0 comment

Today we have exciting photos from the SDCC 2025 G.I. Joe Classified booth! These photos depict an in hand look at previously announced figures Night Force Beachhead and Quick Kick, Slice and Dice, Budo, and the exciting new reveal of Pythona! All photos courtesy of @atoykindofmood on Instagram. Check out all of the new offerings below and let us know which you will be picking up in the comments! G.I. Joe SDCC 2025 Booth Photo Reveals!

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Mondo Unleashes Limited Edition Savage Land Rogue Figure for SDCC 2025 – Preorders Open Now!

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 Serpentorslair Stafflimited edition Rogue figure, Marvel animation toys, Marvel Rogue action figure, Mondo Comic-Con 2025 release, Mondo Marvel figures, Mondo Savage Land Rogue, Rogue 1/6 scale figure, Rogue 1/6 scale statue, Rogue figure pre-order, Savage Land Mondo figure, Savage Land X-Men collectible, SDCC 2025 exclusive, SDCC 2025 exclusives, X-Men ’97 collectible, X-Men ’97 Rogue figure0 comment

Get ready, mutant fans! For San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Mondo is diving deep into Marvel’s wild side with the reveal of the X-Men ’97 – Savage Land Rogue 1/6 Scale Figure — a limited-edition collectible that’s as fierce as it is fabulous! Available now for preorder on Mondo’s website, this stunning figure brings Rogue back for an all-new adventure in the prehistoric wilderness of the Savage Land. Packed with detailed accessories and fierce alternate portraits, this collectible is a must-have for any serious Marvel fan. CLICK HERE TO ORDER The…